Meaning & Definition of Breathe in English
English⟶
Breathe
/brið/
verb
1. Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
- "I can breathe better when the air is clean"
- "The patient is respiring"
synonym:
- breathe,
- take a breath,
- respire,
- suspire
2. Be alive
- "Every creature that breathes"
synonym:
- breathe
3. Impart as if by breathing
- "He breathed new life into the old house"
synonym:
- breathe
4. Allow the passage of air through
- "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"
synonym:
- breathe
5. Utter or tell
- "Not breathe a word"
synonym:
- breathe
6. Manifest or evince
- "She breathes the christian spirit"
synonym:
- breathe
7. Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
synonym:
- rest,
- breathe,
- catch one's breath,
- take a breather
8. Reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
- "This rare bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"
synonym:
- breathe
9. Expel (gases or odors)
synonym:
- emit,
- breathe,
- pass off
Examples of using
We can all breathe a little easier now.
Don't move. Don't even breathe.
Can you breathe?