breathe in
phrasal verbbreathe in
- to take air into your lungs through your nose or mouth synonym inhale
- I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible.
- She breathed slowly in and out.
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breathe something in
- to take air, smoke, etc. into your lungs through your nose or mouth
- His illness is a result of breathing in paint fumes over many years.
Extra Examples- I breathed in the scent of the lilies.
- It's the perfect place to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery.
- I wore a mask over my nose and mouth to avoid breathing in the dust particles.