inhale
Translation
to breathe in, to draw in
Examples
She inhaled the fresh mountain air.
She inhaled the fresh mountain air.
He inhaled his dinner in five minutes.
He inhaled his dinner in five minutes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to breathe in (sth.) She inhaled the fresh mountain air.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathe in, inspire; Antonyms: exhale, breathe out
Etymology
From Latin `in-` (into) + `halare` (to breathe).
Memory Tips
Think of breathing 'in' a 'hale' or healthy breath.