Definition:
Inhale is the first half of breath, a quiet intake that prepares the body to steady itself. The word suggests gathering—air pulled inward, senses sharpening, posture shifting slightly. Inhaling can be calming, but it can also signal anticipation, as though something is about to happen. The act is simple, yet deeply tied to emotion and focus. The term captures breath as both function and signal.
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