Meaning Of Inflate

p. a.

Blown in; inflated.

v. t.

To swell or distend with air or gas; to dilate; to expand; to enlarge; as, to inflate a bladder; to inflate the lungs.

v. t.

Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to inflate one with pride or vanity.

v. t.

To cause to become unduly expanded or increased; as, to inflate the currency.

v. i.

To expand; to fill; to distend.