Inflate

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To enlarge, exaggerate, or overstate something beyond its true size or importance.

“He tended to inflate his achievements when applying for a new position.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪnˈfleɪt/

Syllables

in·flate

Related Words

Synonyms

expand amplify balloon billow

Antonyms

deflate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains FLAT in the middle. Vowels I, A, E are well spread across the word.

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Scrabble

LATE and FLAT are useful sub-plays. Hooks to INFLATED and INFLATES for longer scoring.

Words Related to Inflate

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “inflate” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

inflame

Words you can make from Inflate

Shorter words formed from the letters in “inflate”.

entail finale aleft alfet alfin alien aliet alife aline alite altin anile anlet elain elfin elian ental entia faint fanit fanti fatil feint fetal

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