exhale
verb
ex·hale eks-ˈhāl 
ek-ˈsāl
exhaled; exhaling
intransitive verb
1
: to rise or be given off as vapor
2
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
1
a
: to breathe out
she exhaled a sigh
b
: to give forth (gaseous matter) : emit
2
archaic : to cause to be emitted in vapor
Synonyms
- blow (out)
- breathe (out)
- expel
- expire
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Example Sentences
She inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax. before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
Recent Examples on the Web People who exhale more carbon dioxide are more attractive; generally, that means larger people. 
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 From there, begin to audibly exhale completely through your mouth around your tongue. Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022 Perform 20 repetitions on one side, and then switch sides for 20 more repetitions, making sure to exhale into each stretch. Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2020 After his team could finally exhale, Campbell shook his fists in triumph. Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 How to do it: Slowly breathe in through your nose for a count of three to four seconds, hold your breath for three to four seconds, then slowly exhale for another three to four seconds. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 20 May 2021 Inhale through your nose for the count of four, and exhale through your mouth for the count of six. Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022 Inhale gently and then exhale fully, but not forcefully. Dana Santas, CNN, 7 July 2021 During the doldrums, the grid will exhale, driving energy to factories, homes, offices, and devices. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 See More
Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 From there, begin to audibly exhale completely through your mouth around your tongue. Emilia Benton, SELF, 4 Aug. 2022 Perform 20 repetitions on one side, and then switch sides for 20 more repetitions, making sure to exhale into each stretch. Outside Online, 21 Sep. 2020 After his team could finally exhale, Campbell shook his fists in triumph. Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 How to do it: Slowly breathe in through your nose for a count of three to four seconds, hold your breath for three to four seconds, then slowly exhale for another three to four seconds. Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 20 May 2021 Inhale through your nose for the count of four, and exhale through your mouth for the count of six. Jeannine Amber, Essence, 3 Apr. 2022 Inhale gently and then exhale fully, but not forcefully. Dana Santas, CNN, 7 July 2021 During the doldrums, the grid will exhale, driving energy to factories, homes, offices, and devices. Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1
Kids Definition
exhale
verb
ex·hale eks-ˈhāl
exhaled; exhaling
1
: to breathe out
2
: to send forth : give off
The pipe exhaled thick smoke.
Medical Definition
exhale
verb
ex·hale eks-ˈ(h)ā(ə)l
exhaled; exhaling
intransitive verb
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
: to breathe out
exhale
verb
1
as in to expel
to let or force out of the lungs before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- expel
- expire
- expectorate
- blow (out)
- breathe (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inhale
- inspire
- inbreathe
2
as in to emit
to throw or give off the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room Synonyms & Similar Words
- emit
- radiate
- release
- cast
- emanate
- expel
- evolve
- eliminate
- shoot
- vent
- issue
- discharge
- irradiate
- pour
- throw out
- exude
- expire
- excrete
- evacuate
- give out
- erupt
- send (out)
- spray
- ooze
- gush
- eject
- spew
- secrete
- squirt
- jet
- outpour
- spurt
- spout
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- inhale
- take up
- absorb
- soak (up)
- suck (up)
- sponge