Inhale
volume
British pronunciation/ɪnhˈe‍ɪl/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈheɪɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "inhale"

to inhale
01

to take air or substances into the lungs by breathing in

Intransitive
to inhale definition and meaning
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She inhaled deeply, enjoying the fresh mountain air.
He inhaled sharply when he saw the unexpected news.
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
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She inhaled the scent of the flowers, enjoying their fragrance.
He inhaled the smoke from the campfire, enjoying the outdoors.
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

Transitive: to inhale food
InformalInformal
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She inhaled deeply, enjoying the fresh mountain air.
He inhaled sharply when he saw the unexpected news.
The swimmer took a deep breath and prepared to inhale before diving into the pool.
The runner inhaled quickly, trying to catch his breath.
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