breathe

verb

ˈbrēt͟h

breathed; breathing

intransitive verb

: to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire

broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes

: to inhale and exhale freely

: to blow softly

: live

: to pause and rest before continuing

: to feel free of restraint

needs room to breathe

: to permit passage of air or vapor

a fabric that breathes

of an internal combustion engine : to use air to support combustion

: to be cooled or dried by air that passes by or through

clothing that allows your skin to breathe

of wine : to develop flavor and bouquet by exposure to air

: to become perceptible : be expressed

a personality that breathes and that distinguishes his work

Bennett Schiff

obsolete : to emit a fragrance or aura

transitive verb

: to inhale and exhale

breathe air

: to send out by exhaling

: to instill by or as if by breathing

breathe new life into the movement

: to take in in breathing

breathe the scent of pines

: utter, express

don't breathe a word of it to anyone

: to make manifest : evince

the novel breathes despair

: to give rest from exertion to

: to spend a great deal of time, thought, or effort on (something) : to be wholly devoted to (some interest or activity)

The Virginia native may not breathe basketball 24-7 … but during games and practice, his focus is second to none.

Robbi Pickeral

As with visiting companies, one of the key reasons for going to conferences is to avoid the tunnel vision that can overcome managers who live and breathe their business.

Leslie Brokaw

Example Sentences

No one was more grief-stricken by Lincoln's assassination than Stanton, who spoke the imperishable words as the president breathed his last: "Now he belongs to the ages."

James M. McPherson, New York Times Book Review, 6 Nov. 2005 … The tinder burned all right, but that was as far as I got. I blew on it, I breathed on it, I cupped it in my hands, but no sooner did I add twigs than the whole thing went black.

Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain, (1959) 2001 However, liquid nitrogen is not used for higher levels of fog because breathing this substance is unsafe. Dry ice is a safer material, and can be used either at ground level or higher.

Patricia D. Netzley, Encylopedia Of Movie Special Effects, 2000 Earth is surrounded by a life-giving gaseous envelope called the atmosphere. This thin blanket of air is an integral part of the planet. It not only provides the air that we breathe but also acts to protect us from the dangerous radiation emitted by the Sun.

Frederick K. Lutgens et al., The Atmosphere, 1979/2001 He was breathing hard from running. The patient suddenly stopped breathing. I can hardly breathe with all this smoke. He wants to live where he can breathe clean air. a dragon that breathes fire People usually contract the virus by breathing contaminated air. Breathe deeply and then exhale. I'll never give up as long as I'm still breathing. a living, breathing human being See More

Recent Examples on the Web If someone does cut the queue, breathe heavily, but absolutely do not say anything out loud.

Karla Adam, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 On the new album, released Tuesday (Sept. 6), the Colombian singer-songwriter allows each song to breathe lyrically and sonically, putting listeners on a roller coaster of emotions with each track.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 There are species of shark, like the draughtsboard shark, that breathe without swimming.

Michael Heithaus, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness plan might help both generations breathe a sigh of relief.

Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Eliminating a full bald cap allowed de Armas's head to breathe during the long days of filming.

Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 Angola hoped to breathe new air, with less corruption and poverty.

Stephanie Busari, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Coach Arthur Smith could breathe life back into quarterback Marcus Mariota’s career, and the Falcons will be better and gamble more on defense with coordinator Dean Peas at the helm.

Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 The Legionella bacteria can be transmitted when people breathe in small droplets of water or accidentally swallow water containing the bacteria into the lungs, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

breathe

verb

as in to respire

to inhale and exhale air sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe

Synonyms & Similar Words

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respire
snore
gasp
inspire
wheeze
puff
sniff
suspire
huff
pant
inbreathe
snort
yawn
draw
whiff
snuffle
snuff
expire
blow (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

suffocate
choke
smother
gag
asphyxiate
throttle
stifle
strangle
garrote
garotte

as in to live

to have life as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay

Synonyms & Similar Words

live
be
exist
subsist
survive
rule
continue
flourish
kick
endure
thrive
persist
abide
last
hold on
prosper
run on
move
lead
hold up
keep (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

die
perish
depart
disappear
evaporate
stop
succumb
expire
vanish
die (down)
cease
quit
pass away
end
discontinue
subside
abate
desist
moderate
let up
wane
ebb

单词	breathe
释义	breathe verb ˈbrēt͟h breathed; breathing intransitive verb 1 a : to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes b : to inhale and exhale freely 2 : to blow softly 3 : live 4 : to pause and rest before continuing 5 : to feel free of restraint needs room to breathe 6 a : to permit passage of air or vapor a fabric that breathes b of an internal combustion engine : to use air to support combustion c : to be cooled or dried by air that passes by or through clothing that allows your skin to breathe 7 of wine : to develop flavor and bouquet by exposure to air 8 a : to become perceptible : be expressed a personality that breathes and that distinguishes his work Bennett Schiff b obsolete : to emit a fragrance or aura transitive verb 1 : to inhale and exhale breathe air 2 a : to send out by exhaling b : to instill by or as if by breathing breathe new life into the movement 3 : to take in in breathing breathe the scent of pines 4 a : utter, express don't breathe a word of it to anyone b : to make manifest : evince the novel breathes despair 5 : to give rest from exertion to 6 : to spend a great deal of time, thought, or effort on (something) : to be wholly devoted to (some interest or activity) The Virginia native may not breathe basketball 24-7 … but during games and practice, his focus is second to none. Robbi Pickeral As with visiting companies, one of the key reasons for going to conferences is to avoid the tunnel vision that can overcome managers who live and breathe their business. Leslie Brokaw Phrases breathe down one's neck 1 : to threaten especially in attack or pursuit 2 : to keep one under close or constant surveillance parents always breathing down his neck breathe easy or breathe easier or breathe easily or breathe freely : to enjoy relief (as from pressure or danger) Synonyms respire See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences No one was more grief-stricken by Lincoln's assassination than Stanton, who spoke the imperishable words as the president breathed his last: "Now he belongs to the ages." James M. McPherson, New York Times Book Review, 6 Nov. 2005 … The tinder burned all right, but that was as far as I got. I blew on it, I breathed on it, I cupped it in my hands, but no sooner did I add twigs than the whole thing went black. Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain, (1959) 2001 However, liquid nitrogen is not used for higher levels of fog because breathing this substance is unsafe. Dry ice is a safer material, and can be used either at ground level or higher. Patricia D. Netzley, Encylopedia Of Movie Special Effects, 2000 Earth is surrounded by a life-giving gaseous envelope called the atmosphere. This thin blanket of air is an integral part of the planet. It not only provides the air that we breathe but also acts to protect us from the dangerous radiation emitted by the Sun. Frederick K. Lutgens et al., The Atmosphere, 1979/2001 He was breathing hard from running. The patient suddenly stopped breathing. I can hardly breathe with all this smoke. He wants to live where he can breathe clean air. a dragon that breathes fire People usually contract the virus by breathing contaminated air. Breathe deeply and then exhale. I'll never give up as long as I'm still breathing. a living, breathing human being See More Recent Examples on the Web If someone does cut the queue, breathe heavily, but absolutely do not say anything out loud. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 On the new album, released Tuesday (Sept. 6), the Colombian singer-songwriter allows each song to breathe lyrically and sonically, putting listeners on a roller coaster of emotions with each track. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 There are species of shark, like the draughtsboard shark, that breathe without swimming. Michael Heithaus, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2022 President Joe Biden’s recent student loan forgiveness plan might help both generations breathe a sigh of relief. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 Eliminating a full bald cap allowed de Armas's head to breathe during the long days of filming. Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 30 Aug. 2022 Angola hoped to breathe new air, with less corruption and poverty. Stephanie Busari, CNN, 29 Aug. 2022 Coach Arthur Smith could breathe life back into quarterback Marcus Mariota’s career, and the Falcons will be better and gamble more on defense with coordinator Dean Peas at the helm. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 The Legionella bacteria can be transmitted when people breathe in small droplets of water or accidentally swallow water containing the bacteria into the lungs, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English brethen, from breth — see breath First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing breathe breathe easy breathe down someone's neck breathe down one's neck breathe a sigh of relief breathe (new) life into breathe one's last not say/breathe a word breathe freely breathe easier breathe easily live and breathe See More breathe easy breathe down someone's neck breathe down one's neck breathe a sigh of relief breathe (new) life into breathe one's last not say/breathe a word breathe freely breathe easier breathe easily live and breathe See More Kids Definition breathe verb ˈbrēt͟h breathed; breathing 1 : to draw air into and expel it from the lungs 2 : to take in by inhaling … Esperanza would take Mama's hands … and breathe in the fresh smell. Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising 3 : live entry 1 sense 1 He still breathes. 4 : say entry 1 sense 1, utter Don't breathe a word of this. Medical Definition breathe verb ˈbrēt͟h breathed; breathing intransitive verb 1 : to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes 2 : to inhale and exhale freely transitive verb : to inhale and exhale breathing fresh air breathe verb 1 as in to respire to inhale and exhale air sometimes it gets so hot in here that it's hard to even breathe Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance respire snore gasp inspire wheeze puff sniff suspire huff pant inbreathe snort yawn draw whiff snuffle snuff expire blow (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms suffocate choke smother gag asphyxiate throttle stifle strangle garrote garotte See More 2 as in to live to have life as long as I breathe, you will have a place to stay Synonyms & Similar Words live be exist subsist survive rule continue flourish kick endure thrive persist abide last hold on prosper run on move lead hold up keep (on) Antonyms & Near Antonyms die perish depart disappear evaporate stop succumb expire vanish die (down) cease quit pass away end discontinue subside abate desist moderate let up wane ebb See More Phrases Containing breathe breathe (out) breathe (out)
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