Definitions

1. verb

to be or become inflated, especially with gas or air

“The balloon began to afflate rapidly after being pierced.”

2. noun

a thing that is inflated, especially with gas or air

“The afflate ball bounced across the court.”

3. verb

to fill or cause to fill with gas or air, especially so as to cause expansion or inflation

“The air compressor was used to afflate the tire.”