Entry Word: exhale

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to let or force out of the lungs <before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke>

Synonyms blow (out), breathe (out), expire

Related Words expectorate

Antonyms inhale, inspire

2 to throw or give off <the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room> — see emit 1