First Known Use: 1725
Dictionary
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
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Rhymes with INHALE
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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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