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inhale

verb in·hale \in-ˈhāl\

: to breathe in

: to eat or drink (something) very quickly

in·haledin·hal·ing

Full 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
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Origin of INHALE

in- + exhale
First Known Use: 1725

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INHALE Defined for Kids

inhale

verb in·hale \in-ˈhāl\
in·haledin·hal·ing

Definition of INHALE for Kids

1
:  to draw in by breathing <I inhaled the fresh air.>
2
:  to breathe in
Medical Dictionary

inhale

verb in·hale \in-ˈhā(ə)l\
in·haledin·hal·ing

Medical Definition of INHALE

transitive verb
:  to draw in by breathing
intransitive verb
:  to breathe in

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