Inflate
/ɪnˈfleɪt/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Inflate
verb
- To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
"You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."
- To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
"The balloon will inflate if you blow into it."
- To swell; to puff up.
"to inflate somebody with pride or vanity"
- To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
Anagrams of Inflate
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
i1
n1
f4
l1
a1
t1
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Inflate
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Inflate"
Inflate is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Inflate" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "inflate" is a medium-scoring word.