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Inflate

/ɪˈnfleɪt/
B2
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(verb) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

I cannot inflate all these balloons.
Do you know how to inflate the tire?
CEFR Practice Quiz
You will need a small pump to ____ all of the colorful balloons for the birthday party.

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