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View usage for: (ventɪleɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense ventilates, present participle ventilating, past tense, past participle ventilated1. verbIf you ventilate a room or building, you allow fresh air to get into it. Ventilate the room properly when paint stripping. [VERB noun] The pit is ventilated by a steel fan. [VERB noun] ...badly ventilated rooms. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: aerate, fan, cool, refresh More Synonyms of ventilate ventilation (ventɪleɪʃən) uncountable noun The only ventilation comes from tiny sliding windows. 2. verbIf you ventilate your ideas or feelings, you talk about them or express them freely in front of other people. [formal] He did not think it the job of officials to ventilate their doubts or daydreams. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of ventilate ventilate in British English (ˈvɛntɪˌleɪt) verb (transitive)1. to drive foul air out of (an enclosed area) 2. to provide with a means of airing 3. to expose (a question, grievance, etc) to public examination or discussion 4. physiology to oxygenate (the blood) in the capillaries of the lungs Derived forms ventilable (ˈventilable) adjective Word origin C15: from Latin ventilāre to fan, from ventulus diminutive of ventus wind ventilate in American English (ˈvɛntəlˌeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈventiˌlated or ˈventiˌlating1. a. to circulate fresh air in (a room, etc.), driving out foul air b. to circulate in (a room, etc.) so as to freshen said of air 2. to provide with an opening for the escape of air, gas, etc.; furnish a means for airing 3. to expose (a substance) to fresh air so as to keep in good condition 4. to examine and discuss in public; bring (a grievance, problem, etc.) out into the open 5. to aerate (blood); oxygenate 6. Obsolete to winnow (grain) Derived forms ventilative (ˈventiˌlative) adjective Word origin < L ventilatus, pp. of ventilare, to fan, ventilate < ventus, wind 2Examples of 'ventilate' in a sentenceventilate In other languagesventilate British English: ventilate VERB If you ventilate a room or building, you allow fresh air to get into it. Ventilate the room properly when painting. - American English: ventilate
- Brazilian Portuguese: ventilar
- Chinese: 使通风
- European Spanish: ventilar
- French: aérer
- German: lüften
- Italian: arieggiare
- Japanese: 換気する
- Korean: 환기하다
- European Portuguese: ventilar
- Latin American Spanish: ventilar
Chinese translation of 'ventilate'Definition to let fresh air into (a room or building) The pit is ventilated by a steel fan. Synonyms aerate cool air-condition oxygenate Definition to discuss (ideas or feelings) openly Following a bereavement, people need a safe place to ventilate their feelings. Synonyms bring out into the open talk about examine broadcast make known Additional synonymsDefinition to expose to air to dry or ventilate The whole issue was thoroughly aired at the meeting. Synonyms publicize, tell, reveal, exhibit, communicate, voice, express, display, declare, expose, disclose, proclaim, utter, circulate, make public, divulge, disseminate, ventilate, make known, give vent to, take the wraps off Definition to discuss (something) formally The causes of depression are much debated. Synonyms discuss, question, talk about, argue about, dispute, examine, contest, deliberate, contend, wrangle, thrash out, controvertDefinition to create a draught of air in the direction of someone or something She fanned herself with a piece of cardboard. Synonyms blow, cool, refresh, air-condition, ventilate, air-cool, winnow (rare) Additional synonymsTry opening windows to freshen the air. Synonyms ventilate, air, clean, expose, cleanse, aerate Definition to revive or reinvigorate, for example through rest, drink, or food The lotion cools and refreshes the skin. Synonyms revive, cool, freshen, revitalize, cheer, stimulate, brace, rejuvenate, kick-start (informal), enliven, breathe new life into, invigorate, revivify, reanimate, inspirit Definition to examine carefully or in minute detail She scrutinized his features. Synonyms examine, study, inspect, research, search, investigate, explore, probe, analyse, scan, sift, dissect, work over, pore over, peruse, inquire into, go over with a fine-tooth comb Definition to examine (information or evidence) carefully to select what is important He has sifted the evidence and summarized it clearly. Synonyms examine, investigate, go through, research, screen, probe, analyse, work over, pore over, scrutinize |