breathe (Meaning)
breathe (v)
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
be alive
impart as if by breathing
allow the passage of air through
utter or tell
manifest or evince
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
expel (gases or odors)
breathe (v. i.)
To respire; to inhale and exhale air; hence;, to live.
To take breath; to rest from action.
To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to exhale; to emanate; to blow gently.
breathe (v. t.)
To inhale and exhale in the process of respiration; to respire.
To inject by breathing; to infuse; -- with into.
To emit or utter by the breath; to utter softly; to whisper; as, to breathe a vow.
To exhale; to emit, as breath; as, the flowers breathe odors or perfumes.
To express; to manifest; to give forth.
To act upon by the breath; to cause to sound by breathing.
To promote free respiration in; to exercise.
To suffer to take breath, or recover the natural breathing; to rest; as, to breathe a horse.
To put out of breath; to exhaust.
To utter without vocality, as the nonvocal consonants.
Synonyms & Antonyms of breathe
breathe Sentence Examples
- She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, inhaling the crisp morning air.
- The doctor instructed the patient to breathe slowly and deeply to calm their nerves.
- With each step of the hike, he felt his lungs expand as he breathed in the mountain air.
- The meditation instructor emphasized the importance of mindful breathing to center the mind and body.
- As she ran, she struggled to catch her breath, her chest heaving with exertion.
- The scent of freshly baked bread made her breathe in deeply, savoring the comforting aroma.
- Sitting by the ocean, he listened to the rhythmic sound of the waves as he breathed in the salty breeze.
- In moments of stress, she found solace in focusing on her breathing, allowing each breath to calm her racing thoughts.
- With a sigh of relief, he finally allowed himself to relax and breathe freely after a long day of work.
- As the music swelled, she felt her heart swell with emotion, taking in each note with every breath she took.
FAQs About the word breathe
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs, be alive, impart as if by breathing, allow the passage of air through, utter or tell, manifest or evince, take a sho
respire, snore, gasp, blow (out),inspire, sniff, puff, wheeze, snort, huff
gag, asphyxiate, choke, smother, asphyxiate, suffocate, gag, smother, suffocate,choke
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, inhaling the crisp morning air.
The doctor instructed the patient to breathe slowly and deeply to calm their nerves.
With each step of the hike, he felt his lungs expand as he breathed in the mountain air.
The meditation instructor emphasized the importance of mindful breathing to center the mind and body.
