Breathe (Verb)
Meaning 1
Expel (gases or odors).
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The factory's chimney breathe out toxic fumes into the atmosphere.
- After using the exhaust fan, the kitchen began to breathe out the pungent smell of fish.
- The volcano breathe out noxious gas as it erupted.
- The lungs breathe out carbon dioxide with each exhale.
- The sulfur springs breathe out a strong smell of rotten eggs.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- As she climbed to the top of the mountain, she found it harder to breathe due to the thin air.
- After running the marathon, she stopped to breathe and catch her breath.
- People with respiratory problems struggle to breathe during pollution spikes.
- She practiced deep breathing exercises to help her relax and breathe more calmly.
- The doctor checked the patient's ability to breathe on her own before removing the respirator.
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Meaning 3
Impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The motivational speaker breathed confidence into her young audience, helping them to overcome their fears.
- Her presence breathed energy into the dull party, transforming it into a lively gathering.
- The artist breathed a sense of realism into her paintings, captivating the attention of art lovers.
- The chef breathed new life into traditional recipes, creating innovative dishes that amazed food critics.
- The gentle rain breathed moisture into the parched soil, revitalizing the dry landscape.
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Meaning 4
Manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Her every word and action breathes kindness and compassion towards others.
- The artist's vibrant colors breathe excitement and energy into the dull urban landscape.
- This charity event breathes hope into the hearts of those affected by poverty.
- The delicate ballerina breathes elegance and poise onto the stage.
- The serene forest surroundings breathe tranquility into the soul of every visitor.
Meaning 5
Be alive; "Every creature that breathes".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The baby was thriving and continued to breathe normally throughout the night.
- Her grandmother had passed away but she took comfort in knowing her family still breathes hope into her dreams.
- As long as we breathe we must try to live and be happy.
- Every living thing that breathes on this planet is connected.
- If you stopped to listen you could hear a pin drop as she struggled to breathe.
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Meaning 6
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..
Examples
- After the long journey the wine finally had a chance to breathe and the flavors opened up beautifully.
- This old Merlot requires some time to breathe before its full complexity can be appreciated.
- The rich aroma of the Cabernet Sauvignon fully developed after the wine was left to breathe for several hours.
- To bring out the subtle notes of the Pinot Noir, you should let it breathe for at least 30 minutes.
- Allowing the full-bodied Chardonnay to breathe for a short while enhanced its buttery and vanilla flavors.
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Meaning 7
Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- You've been working non-stop for hours, take a moment to breathe and recharge before diving back in.
- After a chaotic morning, I needed a few minutes to breathe and collect myself before a big presentation.
- I hit pause on the project and decided to breathe, go for a walk, and clear my head.
- She sat down, took a deep breath, and began to breathe, letting the stress of the day melt away.
- Let me just step outside and breathe for a moment before we tackle the rest of the tasks.
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Meaning 8
Allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new yoga pants are designed to breathe and keep you cool during your workout.
- This mesh material breathes well and is great for outdoor gear.
- The vents in the jacket allow the fabric to breathe, making it ideal for hiking.
- These shoes have breathable linings that breathe and wick away moisture.
- Aerated soil allows roots to breathe and grow deeper.
Meaning 9
Utter or tell; "not breathe a word".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He made me promise not to breathe a word about the surprise party to my sister.
- She was sworn to secrecy and refused to breathe a word about the scandal.
- He refused to breathe a word to anyone about his financial problems.
- I must not breathe a word about this, it's highly confidential.
- The team was ordered not to breathe a word to the press about the upcoming deal.