Exhale

/ɛksˈheɪl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to breathe out air from the lungs.

After finishing the race, she paused to exhale deeply and catch her breath.

to give off (air, smoke, etc.) from the body or a source.

The dragon exhaled a plume of smoke before taking flight.

to express or release (a feeling or emotion) in a significant way.

He exhaled a sigh of relief after hearing the good news.

From Latin 'exhalare', meaning 'to breathe out'.

exhale deeply

To take a long, deep breath out, often to relieve stress.

exhale smoke

To release smoke from the mouth or nose, often used in reference to smoking.

exhale with relief

To breathe out as a sign of relief or release from tension.

inhale

To breathe in air.

breath

The air taken in or expelled during respiration.

ventilation

The provision of fresh air or the exchange of air in a building.

Let it out.

Just exhale your worries, man.

Chill out.

You need to exhale and relax; it's all good.