inhale

in-hale · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Breathe in air, gas, vapor, or smoke.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Eat very quickly.

Related words

Antonyms: breathe out, exhale
See also: breathe, exhale, respire
Synonyms: breathe in, inspire

Etymology

From Latin inhalare (to breathe upon), from in- (into) + halare (to breathe).