In*flate" , v. i. To expand; to fill; to distend.
In*flate" , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Inflating.]
1. To swell
or distend with air or gas; to dilate; to expand; to enlarge; as, to inflate a bladder; to
inflate the
lungs.
When passion's tumults in the bosom
rise,
Inflate the features, and enrage the eyes.
J. Scott of Amwell.
2. Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to
inflate one with pride or
vanity.
Inflate themselves with some insane delight.
Tennyson. 3. To cause to become unduly expanded or increased; as, to inflate the currency.
In*flate" (?), p. a. [L. inflatus, p. p. of inflare to inflate; pref. in- in + flare to blow. See Blow to puff wind.]
Blown in; inflated. Chaucer.
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