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inflate in Italian

inflate in Italian is enfiare, gonfiare — inflate means to fill something with air or gas so that it expands.

inflate in Italian

enfiare
verb
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
gonfiare
verb
(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

What does "inflate" mean?

  1. verb To fill something with air or gas so that it expands.
    "He used a foot pump to inflate the tires."
  2. verb To increase something, such as a price or figure, beyond its real or reasonable level.
    "Some sellers inflate prices right before a big sale to fake a discount."
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inflate in a sentence

  • He used a foot pump to inflate the tires.
  • Please inflate the balloons before the party starts.
  • Some sellers inflate prices right before a big sale to fake a discount.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "inflate" in Italian?
"inflate" in Italian is enfiare, gonfiare. inflate means: To fill something with air or gas so that it expands.
How do you use "inflate" in a sentence?
Example: "He used a foot pump to inflate the tires." In Italian, "inflate" is enfiare, gonfiare.
Are there other ways to say "inflate" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "inflate": enfiare, gonfiare.
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