Verb

(en verb)

(label) To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one.

(label) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).

* (John Milton) (1608-1674)

Then with expanded wings he steers his flight.

(label) To express (something) at length and/or in detail.

To rewrite (an expression) as a longer, yet equivalent sum of terms.

To multiply both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same natural number yielding a fraction of equal value

(label) To (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one.

(label) To (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope.

(label) To speak or write at length or in detail.

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(label) To feel generous or optimistic.

Verb

(inflat)

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

You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.

* J. Scott of Amwell

When passion's tumults in the bosom rise, / Inflate the features, and enrage the eyes.

To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.

(figurative) To swell; to puff up.

to inflate somebody with pride or vanity

* Tennyson

Inflate themselves with some insane delight.

To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.