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