Inspired by the most kind and hale of heart (7)

I believe the answer is:

inhaled

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'inspired' is the definition.
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I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for inhaled that I've seen before include "Breathed in" , "inspired" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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