1. inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, intake, breathing in, breath
usage: the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Verb
1. inhale, inspire, breathe in, breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire
usage: draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well"