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Uncommoninflated
The correct spelling is inflated.
How to pronounce inflated
verb
Say it like: Inf-lat-ed
The correct spelling is inflated. To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally For example: "You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."
Usage Examples
“You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”
“The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”
“to inflate somebody with pride or vanity”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
- 2.To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
- 3.To swell; to puff up.
- 4.To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
adjective
- 1.Filled with air or fluid
- 2.Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
- 3.: In a state of higher cost.
- 4.Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
- 5.Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
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