How Do You Spell INFLATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnflˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "inflate" is spelled with a silent "n" that is often mispronounced. The correct IPA phonetic transcription is [ɪnˈfleɪt], which shows that the word is pronounced with two syllables and the "n" is silent. The stressed syllable is the second one, and it's pronounced "flayt." Remembering this rule can prevent common mistakes when saying or writing the word, ensuring clear communication. "Inflate" means to fill something with air or gas or to exaggerate the value or importance of something.

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INFLATE Meaning and Definition

  1. To "inflate" means to expand or increase in size, volume, quantity, or significance beyond what is normal or usual. It can refer to physical objects, such as inflating a balloon or a tire, where air or gas is introduced to make something bigger or more expansive. In an economic context, "inflate" refers to a rise in the general price level of goods and services, causing a decrease in the purchasing power of money.

    Additionally, "inflate" can describe an overstatement or exaggeration of something, often to make it seem more impressive or important. This can occur in various contexts, such as inflating one's accomplishments or abilities, artificially boosting statistics or data, or exaggerating the truth to create a false impression.

    The term "inflate" can also be used metaphorically to describe emotions or reactions that are heightened or exaggerated, often for dramatic effect. For instance, someone might say that a small disagreement inflated into a full-blown argument.

    In a financial or investment context, "inflate" can refer to artificially increasing the price or value of an asset or security, usually through manipulation or deception. This can be done to attract potential buyers or manipulate market conditions for personal gain.

    Overall, "inflate" refers to the act of expanding or increasing something beyond its normal or natural state, whether in terms of physical size, economic prices, exaggerations, emotions, or financial contexts.

  2. To fill and swell out with air; to blow in; to puff up; to elate.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for INFLATE

Etymology of INFLATE

The word "inflate" comes from the Latin verb "inflare" which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "into" or "in") and the verb "flare" (meaning "to blow"). The literal meaning of "inflare" is "to blow into". Over time, this Latin term evolved into the Old French word "enfler" and later the Middle English word "enflen", which eventually became "inflate" in Modern English.

Idioms with the word INFLATE

  • inflate sth with sth The idiom "inflate something with something" means to exaggerate or overstate a particular thing or concept with additional information, flattery, or details. It implies making something seem more impressive, important, or significant than it actually is, often done for the purpose of manipulation or to deceive others.

Similar spelling words for INFLATE

Conjugate verb Inflate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have inflated
you would have inflated
he/she/it would have inflated
we would have inflated
they would have inflated
I would have inflate
you would have inflate
he/she/it would have inflate
we would have inflate
they would have inflate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been inflating
you would have been inflating
he/she/it would have been inflating
we would have been inflating
they would have been inflating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would inflate
you would inflate
he/she/it would inflate
we would inflate
they would inflate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be inflating
you would be inflating
he/she/it would be inflating
we would be inflating
they would be inflating

FUTURE

I will inflate
you will inflate
he/she/it will inflate
we will inflate
they will inflate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be inflating
you will be inflating
he/she/it will be inflating
we will be inflating
they will be inflating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inflated
you will have inflated
he/she/it will have inflated
we will have inflated
they will have inflated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been inflating
you will have been inflating
he/she/it will have been inflating
we will have been inflating
they will have been inflating

IMPERATIVE

you inflate
we let´s inflate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to inflate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was inflating
you were inflating
he/she/it was inflating
we were inflating
they were inflating

PAST PARTICIPLE

inflated

PAST PERFECT

I had inflated
you had inflated
he/she/it had inflated
we had inflated
they had inflated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been inflating
you had been inflating
he/she/it had been inflating
we had been inflating
they had been inflating

PRESENT

I inflate
you inflate
he/she/it inflates
we inflate
they inflate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am inflating
you are inflating
he/she/it is inflating
we are inflating
they are inflating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inflating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inflated
you have inflated
he/she/it has inflated
we have inflated
they have inflated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been inflating
you have been inflating
he/she/it has been inflating
we have been inflating
they have been inflating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it inflate

SIMPLE PAST

I inflated
you inflated
he/she/it inflated
we inflated
they inflated

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