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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Inflate \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.
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