noun
- The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing.
- synonyms: inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake
verb
- Draw in (air. )
- usage: "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well"
- synonyms: inhale, inspire, breathe in
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