B2
inflate vs inflict
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inflateverb/ɪnˈfleɪt/ | Meaning to fill with air so it grows bigger, or to raise prices or numbers unfairly | Goes with inflate a balloon | Example He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tires. |
| inflictverb/ɪnˈflɪkt/ | Meaning to make someone suffer something painful or unpleasant | Goes with — | Example The storm inflicted serious damage on the small fishing village. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Some companies their profits to impress investors.