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to inflate
01
inflar, encher com ar ou gás
to make something full by air or gas
Transitive: to inflate an expandable object
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
derivado
verbo de ação
regular
presente
inflate
3.ª pessoa do singular
inflates
particípio presente
inflating
pretérito simples
inflated
particípio passado
inflated
Exemplos
He inflated the balloon by blowing air into it until it reached its maximum size.
Ele encheu o balão soprando ar nele até atingir seu tamanho máximo.
02
inflar, exagerar
to increase something significantly or excessively
Transitive: to inflate a price
Exemplos
He inflated his estimate of the project's cost, hoping to secure more funding than necessary.
Ele inflacionou sua estimativa do custo do projeto, na esperança de garantir mais financiamento do que o necessário.
03
inflar, expandir
to expand or become swollen with air or gas
Intransitive
Exemplos
The balloon inflated gradually as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each passing moment.
O balão inflou gradualmente conforme o ar era bombeado para dentro, crescendo a cada momento.
04
inflar, exagerar
to make something seem more impressive or important than it actually is
Transitive: to inflate a fact
Exemplos
The politician tried to inflate his accomplishments during the campaign speech.
O político tentou inflar suas realizações durante o discurso da campanha.
05
inflar, aumentar
to increase the supply of currency or credit in an economy, leading to a rise in prices of goods and services
Transitive: to inflate the economy or a currency
Exemplos
The central bank decided to inflate the currency to stimulate economic growth.
O banco central decidiu inflar a moeda para estimular o crescimento econômico.
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