Inflate vs Aerate - What's the difference?
inflate | aerate |
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
* J. Scott of Amwell
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
(figurative) To swell; to puff up.
* Tennyson
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
As verbs the difference between inflate and aerate
is that inflate is to enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally while aerate is to supply oxygen or air.inflate
English
Verb
(inflat)- You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.
- When passion's tumults in the bosom rise, / Inflate the features, and enrage the eyes.
- The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.
- to inflate somebody with pride or vanity
- Inflate themselves with some insane delight.