inflate — to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My dad tried to inflate a pool float but ended up looking like a pufferfish himself.
- The politician's promises tend to inflate faster than a birthday balloon.
- You need to inflate your bicycle tires before the long ride.
inflate
VERB[/ɪnˈfleɪt/]
to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger
He uses a foot pump to inflate the beach ball before the kids arrive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inflatus', the past participle of 'inflare', meaning 'to blow into' or 'to puff up'. It combines the prefix 'in-' (into) with 'flare' (to blow).
Breakdown
in- (into) + flate (blow, from Latin flare) = inflate
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📝Examples
“My dad tried to inflate a pool float but ended up looking like a pufferfish himself.”
“The politician's promises tend to inflate faster than a birthday balloon.”
“You need to inflate your bicycle tires before the long ride.”
“Don't inflate your achievements on your resume.”
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