Definition of 'breathe'

Verb

1. draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"
      Synonyms: take a breath respire suspire
2. be alive; "Every creature that breathes"
3. impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house"
4. allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"
5. utter or tell; "not breathe a word"
6. manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit"
7. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
      Synonyms: rest catch one's breath take a breather
8. 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"
9. expel (gases or odors)
      Synonyms: emit pass off

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