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in·hale (ĭn-hāĺ)

[Latin inhālāre, to breathe upon (meaning influenced by contrast with exhale), in-, in; see in–2, + hālāre, to breathe.]

verb: -haled, -hal·ing, -hales. 

transitive verb 

  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.

intransitive verb 

  1. To breathe in; inspire.
  2. To draw smoke into the lungs; puff.