in·hale  ( ĭn-h āl )
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v. in·haled, in·hal·ing, in·hales v.tr.1. To draw (air or smoke, for example) into the lungs by breathing; inspire. 2. Informal To consume rapidly or eagerly; devour: inhaled lunch and then rushed off to the meeting. v.intr.1. To breathe in; inspire. 2. To draw smoke into the lungs; puff.
[Latin inhālāre, to breathe upon (meaning influenced by contrast with EXHALE) : in-, in; see IN-2 + hālāre, to breathe.] |
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