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.

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

• insalate
• inflant
• infinate
• inflamate
• inflited
• influce
• infiltate
• inflicte
• infnat
• inflat
• infite
• infanate
• inflatted
• inlade
• inflam
• inflatin
• infnite
• infated
• infulace
• invate
• inovate
• intlate
• inflater
• infalte
• inflite
• inflator
• inslate
• infle
• inflatue
• INFLAiM
• enflae
• indlante
• Infoste
• Inflatle
• Inccate
• inflactu
• infleatu
• inflas
• Inlleace
• inplaye
• Influante
• Esflate
• enflater
• anklate
• inulste
• Infilaite

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

• inflected,
• inflated,
• inflame,
• inflation,
• inflamed,
• inflexion,
• inflater,
• inflates,
• inflaming,
• inflator,
• in place,
• inflatable,
• influence,
• in full,
• inflict,
• inviolate,
• influenza,
• influent,
• in play,
• inflect,
• in a flash.

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