inhale — to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈheɪl/
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor told us to inhale peace and exhale stress.
- My cat seems to inhale his food rather than chew it properly.
- Don't inhale while spray painting - use a mask!
inhale
VERB[/ɪnˈheɪl/]
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
She stops on the mountain trail to inhale the crisp morning air.
Inhale deeply, exhale freely, and let your spirit prevail!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix meaning 'into' or 'inward' with a root meaning 'to breathe'. The term literally describes the action of drawing air into the lungs.
Breakdown
in- (into, inward) + halare (to breathe)
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📝Examples
“The yoga instructor told us to inhale peace and exhale stress.”
“My cat seems to inhale his food rather than chew it properly.”
“Don't inhale while spray painting - use a mask!”
“She inhaled the aroma of fresh coffee and smiled blissfully.”
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