inflate
/ɪnˈfleɪt/
verb
- 1
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
“You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”
- 2
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
“The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”
- 3
To swell; to puff up.
“to inflate somebody with pride or vanity”
- 4
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
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