Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inflate-a-balloon

verb
ɪnˈfleɪt ə bəˈluːn
Definition
To fill a balloon with air or gas to make it expand and become larger.
Examples
  • Before the party, we need to inflate a balloon for decoration.
  • The children were excited to learn how to inflate a balloon for their crafts.
Meaning
The process of introducing air or gas into a balloon causing it to increase in size.
Synonyms
  • blow up
  • fill
  • pump up