English dictionary
reflate
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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economics: experience reflation
ExamplesThe economy reflated after the Fed took extreme measures.
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economics: raise demand, expand the money supply, or raise prices, after a period of deflation
ExamplesThese measures reflated the economy.
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inflate again
ExamplesReflate the balloon.
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become inflated again
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