verb
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
Synonyms
Examples
- I can breathe better when the air is clean
- The patient is respiring
verb
be alive
Examples
- Every creature that breathes
verb
impart as if by breathing
Examples
- He breathed new life into the old house
verb
allow the passage of air through
Examples
- Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear
verb
utter or tell
Examples
- not breathe a word
verb
manifest or evince
Examples
- She breathes the Christian spirit
verb
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms
rest
catch one's breath
take a breather
verb
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
Examples
- This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours
verb
expel (gases or odors)
Synonyms