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Inflate (Verb)

Exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She tends to inflate her accomplishments to impress her colleagues.
The media often inflates celebrity news to increase viewership.
The politician was accused of inflating the number of supporters attending his rally.
He has a habit of inflating his role in group projects to seem more important.
The writer inflated the severity of the situation to create a more dramatic effect.

Fill with gas or air; "inflate a balloons".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She had to inflate the tire before the car could be driven safely again.
The clown inflated a red balloon and twisted it into a funny animal shape.
Inflating the mattress was quick and easy with an electric pump.
The hot air balloon lifted off the ground as it began to inflate with hot air.
We inflated the pool toys before our kids jumped into the water for a fun day at the beach.

Increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value; "inflate the currency".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The decision to increase the money supply was likely to inflate prices and reduce the purchasing power of consumers.
Rapid growth in housing demand tends to inflate real estate values in desirable areas.
Investors feared that the government's policy would inflate the national debt and undermine the country's credit rating.
The surge in investor enthusiasm threatened to inflate the startup's valuation beyond its actual earnings potential.
Artificially low interest rates can inflate asset bubbles by encouraging excessive borrowing and speculation.

Cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit; "The war inflated the economy".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The government's decision to print more money inflated the economy, causing widespread financial instability.
Excessive borrowing and lending can inflate housing prices, leading to market bubbles.
The stimulus package inflated the national debt and raised concerns among economists.
Quantitative easing was used to inflate the economy out of recession, but its effects were mixed.
By maintaining a loose monetary policy, the central bank inflated the economy and encouraged business growth.