Inflate

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.
 * 1)  To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
 * The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.

Antonyms

 * deflate

Derived terms

 * inflated
 * inflatingly

Related terms

 * inflation

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