INHALE

Meaning

To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin inhalare (“to breathe on (breathe in)”), from in (“in, into, on”) + halare (“to breathe”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-11-29IATNHEL
• 2024-07-01HADEILN