exhale
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verb \eks-ˈhāl, ek-ˈsāl\ex·haledex·hal·ing
Definition of EXHALE
intransitive verb
1
: to rise or be given off as vapor
2
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
1
a : to breathe out <she exhaled a sigh> b : to give forth (gaseous matter) : emit
2
archaic : to cause to be emitted in vapor
See Examples of EXHALE
- She inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, trying to relax.
- <before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke>
Origin of EXHALE
Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to EXHALE
- Synonyms
- blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire
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ex·hale
verb \eks-ˈ(h)ā(ə)l\ (Medical Dictionary)ex·haled; ex·hal·ing
Medical Definition of EXHALE
intransitive verb
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
: to breathe out
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