To breathe or draw into the lungs; to inspire; as, to inhale air; opposed to exhale. "Martin was walking forth to inhale the fresh breeze of the evening." (Arbuthnot)

Origin: L. Inhalare to breathe upon; pref. In- in + halare to breathe: cf. F. Inhaler. Cf. Exhale.

(01 Mar 1998)