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TOEFL BNC: 13902 COCA: 8865

inflate

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ verb
inflates; inflated; inflating
inflate
/ɪnˈfleɪt/
verb
inflates; inflated; inflating
Learner's definition of INFLATE
[+ object] : to add air or gas to (something, such as a tire or a balloon) and make it larger给(轮胎、气球等)充气
[no object] : to become larger by being filled with air or gas膨胀;胀大
opposite deflate
[+ object]
: to think or say that (something) is larger or more important than it really is鼓吹;吹嘘
: to cause (a person's ego, reputation, etc.) to become too large or great使得意;使骄傲
: to increase prices, costs, etc., in a way that is not normal or expected使(价格、成本等)上涨
[+ object]
[no object]

— inflatable

/ɪnˈfleɪtəbəl/ adjective
TOEFL BNC: 13902 COCA: 8865

inflate

verb

in·​flate in-ˈflāt How to pronounce inflate (audio)
inflated; inflating

transitive verb

1
: to swell or distend with air or gas
2
: to puff up : elate
inflate one's ego
3
: to expand or increase abnormally or imprudently
inflator noun
or inflater
Choose the Right Synonym for inflate

expand, amplify, swell, distend, inflate, dilate mean to increase in size or volume.

expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts).

a business that expands every year

amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate.

amplify the statement with details

swell implies gradual expansion beyond a thing's original or normal limits.

the bureaucracy swelled to unmanageable proportions

distend implies outward extension caused by pressure from within.

a distended abdomen

inflate implies expanding by introduction of air or something insubstantial and suggests a vulnerability to sudden collapse.

an inflated ego

dilate applies especially to expansion of circumference.

dilated pupils

Example Sentences

We used a pump to inflate the raft. Economists warn that rapid economic growth could inflate prices. Increased competition has inflated salaries among professional athletes. Rapid economic growth may cause prices to inflate.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inflatus, past participle of inflare, from in- + flare to blow — more at blow

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflate was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 13902 COCA: 8865

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