inhale
IPA: ɪnhˈeɪɫ
noun
- An inhalation.
verb
- (intransitive) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
- (transitive) To draw air or any form of gas (either in a pure form, or mixed with small particles in form of aerosols/smoke -sometimes stemming from a medicament) into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
- (transitive, figuratively) To eat very quickly.
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Examples of "inhale" in Sentences
- Take a deep inhale to calm your nerves before giving your presentation
- Remember to inhale deeply through your nose when practicing yoga breathing exercises
- The fresh scent of pine trees filled her lungs as she took in a deep inhale of the forest air
- Inhale slowly and steadily as you blow up the balloon for the party decorations
- With each inhale, she felt a sense of peace wash over her, grounding her in the present moment
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