inhale

verb
UK: /ɪnˈheɪl/
US: /ɪnˈheɪl/

  1. To breathe in air, smoke, or gas.

    1. I inhale deeply to calm myself down.
    2. She had to inhale oxygen after the race because she felt faint.

  2. To draw something into your lungs by breathing.

    1. He accidentally inhaled some dust.
    2. The doctor warned him about the dangers of inhaling chemicals.

Synonyms

draw in respire
inhale noun

  1. An act of breathing in.

    1. Take a deep inhale.
    2. Each inhale filled his lungs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inhale" in English means: To breathe in air, smoke, or gas., To draw something into your lungs by breathing..

The phonetic transcription of "inhale" is /ɪnˈheɪl/ in British English and /ɪnˈheɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inhale": draw in, respire.

Example usage of "inhale": "I inhale deeply to calm myself down.". More examples on the page.