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Inhale

/ˌɪˈnheɪl/
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(verb) To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

I don't like to inhale someone's smoke while I'm working.
The doctor told me to inhale and exhale slowly and deeply.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor told the young patient to take a deep breath and ____ slowly as he listened to her lungs.

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