reflate
[ ri-fleyt ]
/ rɪˈfleɪt /
verb (used without object), re·flat·ed, re·flat·ing.
to increase again the amount of money and credit in circulation.
verb (used with object), re·flat·ed, re·flat·ing.
to increase (money and credit) again.
Nearby words
refining, refinish, refit, refl., reflag, reflate, reflation, reflationary, reflect, reflect on, reflectance
Origin of reflate
First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from reflation
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British Dictionary definitions for reflate
reflate
/ (riːˈfleɪt) /
verb
to inflate or be inflated again
Word Origin for reflate
C20: back formation from reflation
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