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(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally / (intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas). / (figuratively) To swell; to puff up.

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inflate

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Source Word

inflate

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnˈfleɪt/

Verb

transitive intransitive figuratively

(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally / (intransitive) To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas). / (figuratively) To swell; to puff up.

Japanese Meaning

空気やガスを注入して物体を膨らませる / 異常に膨れ上がる、あるいは膨張する / （比喩的に）過大評価する