breathe in

/brið ɪn/
/brið ɪn/
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Other forms: breathed in; breathing in; breathes in

Definitions of breathe in
  1. verb
    draw in (air)
    synonyms: inhale, inspire
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    aspirate
    suck in (air)
    sniff, sniffle
    inhale audibly through the nose
    snivel, snuffle
    snuff up mucus through the nose
    snuff
    inhale audibly through the nose
    drag, draw, puff
    suck in or take (air)
    huff, snort
    inhale recreational drugs
    gasp
    inhale sharply and suddenly, as with shock
    type of:
    breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
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