inflate
[in-fleyt]
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verb (used with object), in·flat·ed, in·flat·ing.
verb (used without object), in·flat·ed, in·flat·ing.
to become inflated.
to increase, especially suddenly and substantially: The $10 subscription has inflated to $25.
Origin of inflate
Synonyms for inflate
1. See expand.
Antonyms for inflate
1. deflate.
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inflate
verb
Word Origin for inflate
C16: from Latin inflāre to blow into, from flāre to blow
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