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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    breathe in draw in suck in take in inspire inhale deeply gasp gulp sniff snuff respire intake ingest absorb assimilate consume devour swallow gulp down drink in savor relish breathe deeply take a breath draw a breath

    Meaning of Inhale

    The primary meaning of the word "inhale" is to breathe in or draw air into the lungs.

    Definitions

    • To draw air into the lungs, typically through the nose or mouth
    • * To take in or absorb something, such as a gas, a smell, or an idea

    Etymology of Inhale

    The word "inhale" comes from the Latin words "in" meaning "into" and "halare" meaning "to breathe"
    Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of breathing in or drawing air into the lungs

    Example Uses

    • She inhaled deeply, feeling the cool air fill her lungs
    • * The fire inhales oxygen, causing it to spread quickly
    • * The crowd inhaled the music, singing along to every song

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    exhale breathe out expel exhume eject expulse discharge emit release let out give out blow out puff out snort out sneeze out cough out spit out blow gust puff wheeze

    Related Nouns

    breath air gas oxygen atmosphere lung respiratory system nostril mouth throat trachea bronchus alveolus diaphragm chest inhaler respirator ventilator

    Related Verbs

    breathe respire inspire expire inhale deeply exhale slowly gasp gulp sniff snuff pant puff wheeze cough sneeze spit

    Related Adjectives

    respiratory pulmonary bronchial nasal oral atmospheric gaseous airy breathy breathless windy gusty puffy wheezy coughy sneezy