breathe

A1
Pronunciation
/bɹiːð/
/bɹið/
Verb
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

2 Definition

To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

Example Sentences
  • Fish have gills so they can breathe underwater.
3 Definition

To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.

Example Sentences
  • While life as we know it depends on oxygen, scientists have speculated that alien life forms might breathe chlorine or methane.
4 Definition

To live.

Example Sentences
  • I will not allow it, as long as I still breathe.
5 Definition

To draw something into the lungs.

Example Sentences
  • Try not to breathe too much smoke.
6 Definition

To expel air from the lungs, exhale.

Example Sentences
  • If you breathe on a mirror, it will fog up.
7 Definition

To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.

Example Sentences
  • The flowers breathed a heady perfume.
8 Definition

To give an impression of, to exude.

Example Sentences
  • The decor positively breathes classical elegance.
9 Definition

To whisper quietly.

Example Sentences
  • He breathed the words into her ear, but she understood them all.
10 Definition

To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.

Example Sentences
  • The wind breathes through the trees.
11 Definition

To exchange gases with the environment.

Example Sentences
  • Garments made of certain new materials breathe well and keep the skin relatively dry during exercise.
12 Definition

To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.

13 Definition

To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath.

Example Sentences
  • At higher altitudes you need to breathe your horse more often.
14 Definition

To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise.

15 Definition

To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • Do you like hiking?  Are you kidding? I breathe hiking.