inhale
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INHALE
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to breathe in
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opposite exhale
[+ object]
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This medicine can now be inhaled.
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She inhaled the fresh country air.
[no object]
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He inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
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[+ object]
US, informal
:
to eat or drink (something) very quickly
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After inhaling their dinner, the children ran out the door without even saying goodbye.
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(an) inhalation of chemical fumes
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Several survivors of the fire are suffering from smoke inhalation. [=a serious injury caused by breathing a lot of smoke]
