INHALE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

Example: Clinton smoked marijuana but never inhaled

Categories: Smoke

Part of speech: Verb

draw in (air)

Example: Inhale deeply; inhale the fresh mountain air; The patient has trouble inspiring; The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well

Categories: Breathe, Take a breath, Respire, Suspire

Inhale, Breathe in, Inspire

The word "inhale" comes from Latin inhalare.

Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.