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Added 9 October 2026

inflate

/ɪnˈfleɪt/ verb

In Latin: inflō, sufflō Wiktionary

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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.
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.
To swell; to puff up.
to inflate somebody with pride or vanity

Origin

From Latin īnflātus, perfect passive participle of īnflō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of inblow.

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