Inflate: alternatives and connections

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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of Cut

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To lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves.

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To become greater or more in size, quantity, number, degree, value, intensity, power, authority, reputation, wealth; to grow; to augment; to advance;…

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.

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A great wave or surge of the sea or other water, caused usually by violent wind.

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To cause to move upward or onward by a lifting effort; to lift; to raise; to hoist; -- often with up; as, the wave heaved the boat on land.

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A spring; a fountain.

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The act or process of inflating, or the state of being inflated, as with air or gas; distention; expansion; enlargement.

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The act or process of inflating, or the state of being inflated, as with air or gas; distention; expansion; enlargement.

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To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc.

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A bag made of silk or other light material, and filled with hydrogen gas or heated air, so as to rise and float in the atmosphere; especially, one wi…

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A great wave or surge of the sea or other water, caused usually by violent wind.

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To lay open by extending; to open wide; to spread out; to diffuse; as, a flower expands its leaves.

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To reduce from an inflated condition.

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To reduce from an inflated condition.

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