inhale
Translation
to inhale, to breathe in
Examples
She inhales deeply before diving.
She inhales deeply before diving.
Don't inhale the fumes from the paint.
Don't inhale the fumes from the paint.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to breathe in (sth.) Please don't inhale the smoke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathe in, inspire; Antonyms: exhale, breathe out
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'halare' (to breathe). Meaning 'to breathe in'.
Memory Tips
'Inhale' is the verb (the action), while 'inhalation' is the noun (the act itself).