Word a Day
inflate
What does inflate mean?
inflate (verb): to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use inflate in a sentence?
- You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce inflate?
/ɪnˈfleɪt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does inflate come from?
From Latin īnflātus, perfect passive participle of īnflō.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “inflate” mean?
to put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity
Not quite: that's what urge means.
to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
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to agree (in action or opinion); to have a common opinion; to coincide; to correspond
Not quite: that's what concur means.
to hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret
Not quite: that's what conceal means.
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