Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Inflate.
How to pronounce inflate:
US
Inflate - as a verb
Exaggerate or make bigger
Example: "The charges were inflated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplifyblow upexpandHypernyms (Closely Related)
increaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fill with gas or air
Example: "Inflate a balloon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow upHypernyms (Closely Related)
expandHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflateCause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit
Example: "The war inflated the economy"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflateIncrease the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
Example: "Inflate the currency"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflateExample Sentences
"She used a pump to inflate the balloons for the party."
"The company tried to inflate their sales numbers to attract investors."
"The athlete took a deep breath to inflate his lungs before the race."
"Prices of houses in the area have been artificially inflated."
"The government is planning to inflate the economy by increasing spending."
Word Game Points
Is INFLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inflate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is INFLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inflate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is INFLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inflate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
