HyperDic: reflate

English > 4 senses of the word reflate:
VERBchangereflate(economics) experience reflation
changereflate(economics) raise demand, expand the money supply, or raise prices, after a period of deflation
changereflateinflate again
changereflatebecome inflated again
reflate > pronunciation
Soundsriyfley't
Rhymesabate ... welterweight: 559 rhymes with eyt...
English > reflate: 4 senses > verb 1, change
Meaning(economics) experience reflation.
PatternSomething ----s
Example"The economy reflated after the Fed took extreme measures"
BroaderchangeUndergo a change
Similar toreflate(economics) raise demand, expand the money supply, or raise prices, after a period of deflation
Spanishreflotar
Nounsreflationinflation of currency after a period of deflation
English > reflate: 4 senses > verb 2, change
Meaning(economics) raise demand, expand the money supply, or raise prices, after a period of deflation.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"These measures reflated the economy"
Broaderchange, alter, modifyCause to change
inflateCause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit
Similar toreflate(economics) experience reflation
Nounsreflationinflation of currency after a period of deflation
English > reflate: 4 senses > verb 3, change
Meaninginflate again.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"reflate the balloon"
Broaderinflate, blow upFill with gas or air
Spanishreflotar, volver a hinchar
English > reflate: 4 senses > verb 4, change
MeaningBecome inflated again.
PatternSomething ----s
Broaderballoon, inflate, billowBecome inflated

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