Inhale

usgb/ɪnˈheɪl/
verb

To breath in air, smoke, or gas.

She inhaled deeply and smelled the fresh scent of grass.
Visual representation of "inhale" - to breath in air, smoke, or gas

Often appears as...

  • inhale deeply
  • inhale sharply
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Breathing Air

Use 'inhale' specifically when referring to drawing air into the lungs, often through the nose.

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On the mountain peak, he inhaled the crisp, clean air.
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Physical Sensation

'Inhale' can suggest a strong awareness of the air or smell one breathes in.

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She inhaled the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
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Emotive Response

'Inhale' may imply a deep emotional reaction to a smell or air quality.

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He inhaled sharply, recognizing the scent of his childhood home.
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