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re·flate
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rɪˈfleɪt
/
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ri-
fleyt
]
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verb,
re·flat·ed,
re·flat·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to increase again the amount of money and credit in circulation.
verb (used with object)
2.
to increase (money and credit) again.
Origin:
1930–35;
back formation from
reflation
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reflate
(riːˈfleɪt)
—
vb
to inflate or be inflated again
[C20: back formation from
reflation
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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