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INFLATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Inflates.

Inflates - as a verb

Exaggerate or make bigger

Example: "The charges were inflated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplifyblow upexpand
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fill with gas or air

Example: "Inflate a balloon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflate

Cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

Example: "The war inflated the economy"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflate

Increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

Example: "Inflate the currency"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deflate

Become inflated

Example: "The sails ballooned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balloonbillow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He inflates balloons for the party."
"The company inflates its prices during the holiday season."
"She inflates her resume to impress potential employers."
"The air pump inflates the tire."
"He inflates the beach ball before going to the pool."
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Word Game Points

Is INFLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inflates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INFLATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INFLATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inflates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INFLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is INFLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inflates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INFLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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