inflate

• Verb, das das Füllen von etwas mit Luft oder Gas oder das Aufblähen bezeichnet; auch übertragen für das Übertreiben oder übermäßige Erhöhen von etwas verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling something with air or gas, or causing it to expand; also used figuratively to mean exaggerating or increasing something beyond normal limits.

1. Fill with air or gasB1formal

   To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger and rounder.

   Aufblasen

   • He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tire.
   • The balloons were inflated with helium for the party.
   • Make sure to inflate the life raft before using it.

   Synonymeblow updistendexpandpuff upswell

   Antonymecollapsedeflateempty

2. Increase prices or valueB2formalbusiness

   To cause prices, costs, or value to rise, often artificially.

   Preise in die Höhe treiben

   • The company inflated the prices of its products during the shortage.
   • Speculation can inflate the value of stocks beyond their real worth.
   • The government is trying to prevent the economy from inflating too quickly.

   Synonymeboostescalatehikeincreasejack upmark upraise

   Antonymecutdeflatelowerreduce

3. ExaggerateB2informal

   To make something seem more important or impressive than it really is.

   Übertreiben

   • He tends to inflate his achievements when telling stories.
   • The media often inflates the significance of minor events.
   • Don't inflate the problem; it's not as serious as you think.

   Synonymeamplifyblow upembellishexaggeratemagnifyoverstatepadpuff up

   Antonymedeflatedownplayminimizeunderstate