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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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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.
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When passion's tumults in the bosom rise,
Inflate the features, and enrage the eyes. J. Scott of Amwell.
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2. Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to inflate one with pride or vanity.
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Inflate themselves with some insane delight. Tennyson.
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3. To cause to become unduly expanded or increased; as, to inflate the currency.
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In*flate", v. i. To expand; to fill; to distend.
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