Breathe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Expel (gases or odors).
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Utter or tell; "not breathe a word".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
Be alive; "Every creature that breathes".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 5
Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 6
Allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Meaning 7
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".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 8
Manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Meaning 9
Impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.