ventilate (Meaning)

Wordnet

ventilate (v)

expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage

circulate through and freshen

give expression or utterance to

furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape

Webster

ventilate (v. t.)

To open and expose to the free passage of air; to supply with fresh air, and remove impure air from; to air; as, to ventilate a room; to ventilate a cellar; to ventilate a mine.

To provide with a vent, or escape, for air, gas, etc.; as, to ventilate a mold, or a water-wheel bucket.

To change or renew, as the air of a room.

To winnow; to fan; as, to ventilate wheat.

To sift and examine; to bring out, and subject to penetrating scrutiny; to expose to examination and discussion; as, to ventilate questions of policy.

To give vent; to utter; to make public.

FAQs About the word ventilate

expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen, expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage, circulate through and freshen, give expres

express, air, voice, vent, give, describe, raise, circulate, proclaim, sound

suppress, restrict, restrain, restrain, suppress, restrict, stifle,stifle, censor,censor

We opened the windows to ventilate the stuffy room and let in some fresh air.

The building's ventilation system was inadequate, leading to air quality issues.

The doctor advised the patient to ventilate their lungs by taking deep breaths.

Proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining a healthy indoor environment.