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