I . v. n.
Inhale air, draw in the breath.
II . v. a.
1.
Inhale, breathe in.
2.
Breathe into, fill with the breath.
3.
Infuse, instil.
4.
Animate, inspirit, enliven, cheer.
5.
Affect by supernatural influence, fill with supernatural knowledge, endow with superhuman insight.
6.
Endow with extraordinary insight, fill or endow with genius.
7.
Elevate, exalt, stimulate to aspiration, fill with enthusiasm.
8.
Animate, imbue, inform, quicken, enliven, fill.