inbreathe

[in-breeth, in-breeth]

verb (used with object)

inbreathed, inbreathing 

1. to breathe in; inhale.

2. to inspire; infuse with.

inbreathe

/ ɪnˈbriːð /

verb

1. rare,  (tr) to infuse or imbue

Word History and Origins

Origin of inbreathe¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; in- ¹, breathe

Example Sentences

Inbreathe, in′brēth, v.t. to breathe into.

From Project Gutenberg

For one instant the preacher paused, for the awed and listening mass of people who had been literally holding their breath, were compelled to inbreathe, and the catch of breath was heard through all the place.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, save from words that bear a sting,   That pain to any brother bring:   Inbreathe Thy calm in everything.

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