inhale
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verb \in-ˈhāl\in·haledin·hal·ing
Definition of INHALE
transitive verb
1
: to draw in by breathing
2
: to take in eagerly or greedily <inhaled about four meals at once — Ring Lardner>
intransitive verb
: to breathe in
— in·hale \in-ˈ, ˈin-ˌ\ noun
See Examples of INHALE
- This medicine can now be inhaled.
- She inhaled the fresh country air.
- He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
- After inhaling their dinner, the children ran out the door without even saying goodbye.
Origin of INHALE
in- + exhale
First Known Use: 1725
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Rhymes with INHALE
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in·hale
verb \in-ˈhā(ə)l\ (Medical Dictionary)in·haled; in·hal·ing
Medical Definition of INHALE
transitive verb
: to draw in by breathing
intransitive verb
: to breathe in
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