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ventMain Entry: 1vent Pronunciation: \ˈvent\ Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, in part from 2vent, in part short for aventen to release (air), from Anglo-French aventer, alteration of Old French esventer to air, from es- ex- (from Latin ex-) + vent wind, from Latin ventus — more at wind Date: 14th century transitive verb 1 : to provide with a vent synonyms see express
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