inhaled

in·hale  (n-hl)

v. in·haled, in·hal·ing, in·hales

v.tr.

1. To draw (air or smoke, for example) into the lungs by breathing; inspire.

2. Informal To consume rapidly or eagerly; devour: inhaled lunch and then rushed off to the meeting.

v.intr.

1. To breathe in; inspire.

2. To draw smoke into the lungs; puff.

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[Latin inhlre, to breathe upon (meaning influenced by contrast with exhale) : in-, in; see in-² + hlre, to breathe.]