NYT Dictionary
INFLATE
/ɪnˈflæɪt/Verbin-FLATEin-flate · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin īnflātus, perfect passive participle of īnflō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of inblow.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.