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to inhale
01
to take air or substances into the lungs by breathing in
Intransitive
Examples
The swimmer took a deep breath and prepared to inhale before diving into the pool.
02
to take air, gas, or vapor into the lungs through the nose or mouth
Transitive: to inhale air or gas
Examples
The doctor advised the patient to inhale the medication vapor deeply into their lungs for maximum effectiveness.
03
to eat something very quickly and with little effort, often implying hunger or greediness
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to inhale food
InformalExamples
I had n’t eaten all day, so I inhaled the pizza without even thinking.
Lexical Tree
inhalant
inhalation
inhalator
inhale
