Definitions for breathe

Definitions for (verb) breathe

Main entry: suspire, take a breath, breathe, respire

Definition: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

Usage: I can breathe better when the air is clean; The patient is respiring


Main entry: emit, breathe, pass off

Definition: expel (gases or odors)


Main entry: breathe

Definition: reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked

Usage: This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours


Main entry: rest, take a breather, breathe, catch one's breath

Definition: take a short break from one's activities in order to relax


Main entry: breathe

Definition: manifest or evince

Usage: She breathes the Christian spirit


Main entry: breathe

Definition: utter or tell

Usage: not breathe a word


Main entry: breathe

Definition: impart as if by breathing

Usage: He breathed new life into the old house


Main entry: breathe

Definition: be alive

Usage: Every creature that breathes


Main entry: breathe

Definition: allow the passage of air through

Usage: Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear


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