Meaning & Definition of word "Breathe"

Breathe

/briːð/

1. To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as part of the process of respiration.
- Example: After running for a while, I need to stop and breathe deeply.
2. To allow air to pass in and out of a body or container.
- Example: The room felt stuffy, so I opened the window to let it breathe.
3. To live or exist.
- Example: He feels like he can finally breathe after leaving his stressful job.
4. To express or impart (a feeling or emotion).
- Example: She breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the good news.
5. To allow for or provide space for growth or growth potential.
- Example: The business needs time to breathe before taking on new projects.

Old English 'brǣðan', meaning 'to breathe, blow, puff'.

breathe easy:

To relax, feel at ease.

take a deep breath:

To calm oneself.

breathe life into:

To revive or invigorate.

respiration:

The process of breathing.

inhale:

To take air into the lungs.

exhale:

To release air from the lungs.

Meaning: To take a break or pause.

Example Sentence: After all that studying, I just need to breathe for a bit.

Meaning: To chill out or relax.

Example Sentence: You need to breathe and not stress so much about the exam.