transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈflāt ]
verb
( in·flat·ed ; in·flat·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin inflatus, past participle of inflare, from in- + flare to blow — more at blow
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to swell or distend with air or gas
inflate a tire
2. : to puff up : elate
inflate one's ego
3. : to expand or increase abnormally or imprudently
intransitive verb
: to become inflated
Synonyms: see expand
• in·fla·tor or in·flat·er -ˈflā-tər noun