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inflate

/ɪnˈfleɪt/
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."

  2. To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

    "The balloon will inflate if you blow into it."

  3. To swell; to puff up.

    "to inflate somebody with pride or vanity"

Antonymsdeflate

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