Inflate with Meaning in English
expression
ɪnˈfɫeɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
in-FLAYT with
ɪnflˈeɪt/ /wˈɪð
in-FLAYT with
Definition
To fill something, usually an object like a balloon or tire, with air, gas, or another substance so that it becomes larger or swells up.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with objects that expand (like 'inflate with air/helium'). Less common in casual speech; 'fill with' is more general. Do not use with liquids (use 'fill with water' not 'inflate with water'). Common in technical, mechanical, or party contexts.
Spanish: inflar con - llenar con (aire, gas)Portuguese (BR): inflar com - encher com (ar, gás)Portuguese (PT): encher com - insuflar com (ar, gás)Chinese (Simplified): 用……充气Chinese (Traditional): 用……充氣Hindi: से फूलना - से भरना (हवा, गैस)Arabic: يملأ بـ (هواء، غاز) - ينفخ بـBengali: ফুলিয়ে তোলা (কিছু দিয়ে) - ফোলানো (কিছু দিয়ে)Russian: надувать (чем-либо)Japanese: 〜でふくらますVietnamese: bơm phồng bằngKorean: ~로 부풀리다 - ~로 불어넣다Turkish: ~ ile şişirmekUrdu: کسی چیز سے پھولاناIndonesian: mengisi dengan udara/gas
Example Sentences
Please inflate with air before use.
basic
He starts to inflate with helium for the party balloons.
basic
The tire was inflated with a pump.
basic
You can inflate with your mouth if you don't have a pump.
natural
The air mattress won't inflate with the pump I have.
natural
Make sure not to inflate with too much pressure or it could burst.
natural