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inbreathe

[ in-breeth, in-breeth ]

verb (used with object)

, in·breathed, in·breath·ing.
  1. to breathe in; inhale.
  2. to inspire; infuse with.


inbreathe

/ ɪnˈbriːð /

verb

  1. rare.
    tr to infuse or imbue
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inbreathe1

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

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

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.

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

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