inflate

/ɪnˈfleɪt/

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

To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.

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