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Rareinflates
The correct spelling is inflates.
How to pronounce inflates
verb
Say it like: Inf-lat-es
The correct spelling is inflates. 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”
Definition
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.
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