inflate
Example Sentences
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Ford Motor has a shortfall of 5,000 highly paid mechanics, while persistent electrician shortages inflate housing construction costs.
That stat is inflated by his five against Chile in the last Rugby World Cup, as well as Saturday's work, but his ability to turn a half-break into a full five points is precious.
From BBC
An indictment against Bezalel Zini published on Thursday argues he was aware that Hamas might profit from the resale of cigarettes and tobacco at inflated prices.
From BBC
"Dominance of a few tech corporations in public infrastructure limits... our flexibility, threatens our security and inflates our software costs," Schroedter told AFP.
From Barron's
It could inflate the ego, create a false understanding of reality and, in some bizarre instances, make him believe he is omnipotent.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
