Inhale (Verb)
Meaning 1
Draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Take a few deep breaths and inhale slowly through your nose.
- She learned to inhale deeply to calm herself when she felt anxious.
- The tourist went to the mountain to inhale the fresh mountain air.
- The lung cancer patient has trouble inhaling and often uses an oxygen tank.
- When you practice yoga start by inhaling and filling your lungs completely.
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Meaning 2
Draw deep into the lungs in by breathing; "Clinton smoked marijuana but never inhaled".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- She took a few moments to inhale the salty ocean air before beginning her meditation.
- Inhale deeply through your nose and then exhale slowly through your mouth.
- To get the full flavor, smoke slowly and inhale the smoke for a few seconds.
- The air quality was poor, but she had to inhale deeply to catch her breath after running.
- Take a moment to inhale the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before pouring a cup.