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- pronunciation:
- ihn
fleIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inflates, inflating, inflated |
| definition 1: |
to make larger or expand.
Inflate the balloon by blowing into the open end.
- synonyms:
- blow up, enlarge
- antonyms:
- deflate
- similar words:
- bloat, boost, expand, fill, puff, pump, stretch
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| definition 2: |
to become inflated.
The rubber raft inflates in three minutes.- synonyms:
- swell
- antonyms:
- deflate
- similar words:
- balloon, blow up, enlarge, expand, fill
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| related words: |
lift, magnify, overdo, swell |
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| derivations: |
inflatable (adj.), inflated (adj.), inflater (inflator) (n.) |
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