breathe

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Synonyms: wreathe, breath, breathy, breaths

Antonyms: wreathe, breath, breathy, breaths

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Verb

1. {{C|en|Bodily functions}} {{lb|en|intransitive}} To draw [[air]] into ([[inhale]]), and expel air from ([[exhale]]), the [[lung]]s in order to extract [[oxygen]] and [[excrete]] waste gases.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|figurative}} To [[live]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive}} To draw something into the lungs.
6. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To expel air from the lungs, [[exhale]].
7. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[exhale]] or [[expel]] (something) in the manner of [[breath]].
8. {{lb|en|transitive}} To give an [[impression]] of, to [[exude]].
9. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[whisper]] quietly.
10. To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.
11. {{lb|en|chiefly|Evangelical and Charismatic|_|Christianity|with God as agent}} To [[inspire]] ([[scripture]]).
12. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To exchange gases with the environment.

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