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.
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- He breathed in her scent.
- Try not to breathe in the fumes.