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Definition of 'breathe' Verb
- 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 - be alive; "Every creature that breathes"
- impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house"
- allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"
- utter or tell; "not breathe a word"
- manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit"
- take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
Synonyms: rest catch one's breath take a breather - 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"
- expel (gases or odors)
Synonyms: emit pass off
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