reinflate
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /rɪˈɪnˌfleɪt/
KK: /rɪˈɪnˌfleɪt/
verb
Definition
To fill something with air again after it has lost air.
Example
After the tire went flat, I had to reinflate it before driving again.
Tense Forms
Past: reinflated
Past Participle: reinflated
Conversation
Did you see that my air mattress is flat again?
Yeah, I noticed it earlier. You should reinflate it before the guests arrive.
Good idea! I’ll find the pump and reinflate it now.
Let me know if you need help with that!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reinflate
refill
recharge
Antonyms
deflate
empty
collapse
Root Explanation
Reinflate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "inflate" (from Latin "inflatare", meaning to blow up or fill with air). The word "reinflate" means to blow up or fill with air again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'inflating' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'inflate' means to fill with air.
Visually Confused Words
reflate
inflate
resinate
inflater
inflated
relate
preinsulate
overinflate