reflate

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Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈfleɪt/ (UK)

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/ɹiːˈfleɪt/ (UK) · /ɹɪˈfleɪt/ (UK) · /ɹiˈfleɪt/ (US) · /ɹəˈfleɪt/ (US)

Definition of reflate

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verb

To reinflate, to inflate again.
To restore the general level of prices to a previous or desirable level.

“Bassetto […] shows that the central bank can disallow deflationary solutions by imposing negative nominal interest rates as a way to reflate the economy by creating arbitrage opportunities.”

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From re- + (in)flate, on the basis of deflate. Equivalent to Latin re- + Latin flō (“blow”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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