be inflated
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used to form the passive voice, indicating a state of being expanded or exaggerated
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- The prices of meals are often artificially inflated.
- His ego is always inflated after a success.
- The tires were properly inflated before the long trip.
- The cost of the project will be inflated if we don't control expenses.
- The balloon has been inflated for the party.
- If the figures were inflated, the report would be misleading.
- The airbag was rapidly inflated during the collision.
- Don't let your expectations be inflated by optimistic forecasts.
- The raft must be inflated before entering the water.
- Her claims about her achievements tend to be inflated.