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Inflate Definition & Meaning

inflate
verb
  1. exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"
  2. fill with gas or air; "inflate a balloons"
  3. cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit; "The war inflated the economy"
  4. increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value; "inflate the currency"
  5. become inflated; "The sails ballooned"

"Inflate" in song lyrics

See how inflate is used in real songs:

  • "but I crack back and inflate"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Mega
  • "Watch my dough rise like yeast, and my wallet's inflate"
    Buddha Monk f/ Che Logan, Juice, Main Event, Popi — How U Ballin'?
  • "super mario 64 guide inflate"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does inflate mean?
exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated" fill with gas or air; "inflate a balloons" cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit; "The war inflated the economy" increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value; "inflate the currency" become inflated; "The sails ballooned"
What part of speech is inflate?
Inflate is a verb.
How many definitions does inflate have?
Inflate has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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