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Inflate v. t. (past & past part. inflated; pres. part. inflating)

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."

Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to inflate one with pride or vanity. "Inflate themselves with some insane delight."

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

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Etymology of 'Inflate'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Inflate" Quotes from Famous Books

... embroiling the nations of Europe in contests with one another, in order to divert the minds of the French people from the humiliation which the loss of their liberties had caused, and to direct their energies in new channels,—in other words, to inflate them with visions of military glory as his uncle had done, by taking advantage of the besetting and hereditary weakness of the national character. In the meantime the usurper bestowed so many benefits on the middle and lower classes, gave such ...

— Beacon Lights of History, Volume X • John Lord

... life—idle, his father called it—writing essays, political pamphlets and Latin verse. His political friends took care that some of the output was purchased, so that he was assured a comfortable living; but his success was not sufficient to inflate his cosmos with ...

— Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 5 (of 14) • Elbert Hubbard

... gas generator is all right, so I can inflate the Eagle to its full extent, I shall be able to take four persons with me," said the tall professor. "While you are doing your best to rescue the captives, I will remain here and try to put the ship in condition to ...

— Frank Merriwell's Bravery • Burt L. Standish

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