breathe (v.)

  1. draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; I can breathe better when the air is clean; The patient is respiring

    [ Syn: 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 ones activities in order to relax

    [ Syn: rest , catch ones 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)

    [ Syn: emit , pass off ]

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