Definitions for inflates

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inflates in·flate

Spelling: [in-fleyt]

IPA: /ɪnˈfleɪt/

Inflates is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 494 anagrams from letters in inflates (aefilnst).

Definitions for inflates

verb (used with object)

1. to distend; swell or puff out; dilate:
2. to cause to expand or distend with air or gas:
3. to puff up with pride, satisfaction, etc.
4. to elate.
5. Economics. to expand (money, prices, an economy, etc.) unduly in amount, value, or size; affect with inflation.

verb (used without object)

1. to become inflated.
2. to increase, especially suddenly and substantially:

Origin of inflates

1470-80; Latin inflātus past participle of inflāre to blow on or into, puff out, equivalent to in- in-² + flā- Examples for inflates

When Beijing pays for those dollars with renminbi, it inflates its own money supply.

inflates his chest, puts his hand in his bosom, and strikes an attitude.

He never sinks English success into failure, or inflates French failure into victory.

Takes attitude by door, puts his hand in his breast, and inflates himself.

“It inflates the ego,” which in turn opens up endless opportunity for slights both real and perceived.

inflates land values so that farming doesn't pay with the already heavy building charges for the dam.

Also, Kentucky implemented monthly NICS checks on concealed weapons, which inflates its numbers.

You may be sure April has really come when this little amphibian creeps out of the mud and inflates its throat.

This is what inflates our Wonder Bread, giant soft pretzels, and those melon-sized bagels.

As one inflates an air-cushion, I am now with my person inflating the crocodile.