inhale (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈheɪl/
Definition
To draw air, vapor, or gas into the lungs.
Examples
She took a moment to inhale the scent of the roses.
The patient was instructed to inhale deeply after using the nebulizer.
He inhaled the smoke from the cigarette, holding it in his lungs for a moment.
How to Use inhale
- inhale deeply (collocation)
- To take a large amount of air into the lungs. — "He inhaled deeply, trying to calm his nerves."
- inhale the scent of (collocation)
- To smell something pleasant. — "She inhaled the scent of pine needles on the forest walk."
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