inflate
Divide inflate into syllables:
in · flate
How to pronounce inflate:
Definition of inflate:
- inflate:
- The past tense of Inflate is inflated.
Synonyms for inflate:
amplify
expand
increase
puff up
Antonyms for inflate:
abridge
be modest
belittle
brush aside
compress
contract
de-emphasize
debase
decrease
deflate
denigrate
deprecate
depreciate
diminish
disparage
do an injustice to
downgrade
downplay
gloss over
ignore
lessen
let air out
lower
make light of
miniaturise
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