Inflate definition

Inflate

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WordNet

(1) Become inflated

"The sails ballooned"

(2) Fill with gas or air

"Inflate a balloons"

(3) Exaggerate or make bigger

"The charges were inflated"

WiktionaryText

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.