English Explanatory Dictionary

reflate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reinflate, to inflate again.
  2. To restore the general level of prices to a previous or desirable level.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈfleɪt/ /ɹɪˈfleɪt/ /ɹiˈfleɪt/ /ɹəˈfleɪt/

Word forms

reflate reflates reflating reflated

Etymology

From re- + (in)flate, on the basis of deflate. Equivalent to Latin re- + Latin flō (“blow”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

reinflate

Derived words

reflation
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