exhale

verb

ex·hale eks-ˈhāl How to pronounce exhale (audio)

ek-ˈsāl

exhaled; exhaling

intransitive verb

: to rise or be given off as vapor

: to emit breath or vapor

transitive verb

: to breathe out

she exhaled a sigh

: to give forth (gaseous matter) : emit

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

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

单词	exhaled
释义	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 See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 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 exhaled verb past tense of exhale 1 as in expelled to let or force out of the lungs before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expelled expectorated expired breathed (out) blew (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms inhaled inspired inbreathed 2 as in emitted to throw or give off the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room Synonyms & Similar Words emitted radiated released emanated cast expelled evolved issued eliminated poured discharged vented irradiated exuded excreted threw out evacuated expired gave out erupted shot oozed secreted ejected gushed sprayed spewed squirted spurted sent (out) jetted spouted outpoured Antonyms & Near Antonyms inhaled absorbed soaked (up) took up sucked (up) sponged
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