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   Inflate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inflated; p. pr. & vb. n. Inflating.]
   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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   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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   To cause to become unduly expanded or increased; as, to inflate the currency.
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   Inflated , a.
   Filled, as with air or gas; blown up; distended; as, a balloon inflated with gas.
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   Turgid; swelling; puffed up; bombastic; pompous; as, an inflated style.
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   Inflated and astrut with self-conceit.
   Cowper.
   
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   (Bot.) Hollow and distended, as a perianth, corolla, nectary, or pericarp.
   Martyn.
   
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   Distended or enlarged fictitiously or without due cause; as, inflated prices; inflated expectations, etc.
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