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inbreathe

American

[in-breeth, in-breeth] / ˈɪnˌbrið, ɪnˈbrið /

verb (used with object)

inbreathed, inbreathing

to breathe in; inhale.
to inspire; infuse with.

inbreathe British

/ ɪnˈbriːð /

verb

rare (tr) to infuse or imbue

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Etymology

Origin of inbreathe

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

Example Sentences

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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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