inflate
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈfleɪt//ɪnˈfleɪt/verb
Definitions
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
Example: You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
Example: The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.
To swell; to puff up.
Example: to inflate somebody with pride or vanity
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.