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 ]
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 ones activities in order to relax
[ Syn: rest , catch ones 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)