Synonyms for

Inhale

Verb / ˌɪˈnheɪl / Another word for inhale — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to breathe in air or other substances

Synonyms & similar words

exhale inspire breathein inspire respire intake imbibe absorb ingest swallow consume ingurgitate quaff gulp snort sniff smell whiff puff

Synonyms by register

Formal

inspire inbreathe

Informal

gulp drag puff

Literary

draw in drink in

Antonyms

exhale expel emit release discharge breathe out

Common collocations

  • inhale deeply
  • inhale sharply
  • inhale smoke
  • inhale deeply
  • inhale the scent
  • inhale the air
  • inhale the aroma

Word family

noun inhalation
verb inhale
adjective inhalant

Usage note

Inhale refers to the act of breathing in. Avoid confusing it with 'exhale', which means to breathe out.

Example sentences

  1. She had to inhale deeply before she could blow out all the candles on her birthday cake.
  2. When you inhale helium, your voice sounds really high-pitched.
  3. I don't like the smell of cigarette smoke, so I try not to inhale it.
  4. The doctor told him to inhale the medicine through the nebulizer.
  5. The athlete took a deep inhale before the race started.

Quotes

  • Inhale confidence, exhale doubt.
  • Inhale tacos, exhale negativity.
  • Inhale tacos. Exhale negativity.

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