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to inflate
01
to make something full by air or gas
Transitive: to inflate an expandable object
Examples
He inflated the balloon by blowing air into it until it reached its maximum size.
The swimmer inflated the life jacket before entering the water, ensuring buoyancy and safety.
02
to increase something significantly or excessively
Transitive: to inflate a price
Examples
He inflated his estimate of the project's cost, hoping to secure more funding than necessary.
The landlord inflated the rent for the apartment, taking advantage of the high demand in the area.
03
to expand or become swollen with air or gas
Intransitive
Examples
The balloon inflated gradually as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each passing moment.
As the tire inflated, it slowly regained its shape, ready to be mounted back onto the car.
04
to make something seem more impressive or important than it actually is
Transitive: to inflate a fact
Examples
The politician tried to inflate his accomplishments during the campaign speech.
He tends to inflate his stories when retelling them to make them sound more exciting and dramatic.
05
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
Examples
The central bank decided to inflate the currency to stimulate economic growth.
Government spending programs can sometimes inadvertently inflate the economy, causing prices to soar.
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