
Inhale
Breathing Air
Use 'inhale' specifically when referring to drawing air into the lungs, often through the nose.
On the mountain peak, he inhaled the crisp, clean air.
Physical Sensation
'Inhale' can suggest a strong awareness of the air or smell one breathes in.
She inhaled the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
Emotive Response
'Inhale' may imply a deep emotional reaction to a smell or air quality.
He inhaled sharply, recognizing the scent of his childhood home.
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