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Definition of breathe
breathed
;breathing
intransitive verb
1a : to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire; broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processesb : to inhale and exhale freely
2 : live
3a obsolete : to emit a fragrance or aurab : to become perceptible : be expressed a personality that breathes and that distinguishes his work — Bennett Schiff
4 : to pause and rest before continuing
5 : to blow softly
6 : to feel free of restraint needs room to breathe
7 of wine : to develop flavor and bouquet by exposure to air
8a : to permit passage of air or vapor a fabric that breathesb of an internal combustion engine : to use air to support combustion
transitive verb
breathe down one's neck
breathe easy
orbreathe easier
orbreathe easily
orbreathe freely
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Examples of breathe in a Sentence
No one was more grief-stricken by Lincoln's assassination than Stanton, who spoke the imperishable words as the president breathed his last: “Now he belongs to the ages.” —James M. McPherson, New York Times Book Review, 6 Nov. 2005
However, liquid nitrogen is not used for higher levels of fog because breathing this substance is unsafe. Dry ice is a safer material, and can be used either at ground level or higher. —Patricia D. Netzley, Encylopedia Of Movie Special Effects, 2000
Earth is surrounded by a life-giving gaseous envelope called the atmosphere. This thin blanket of air is an integral part of the planet. It not only provides the air that we breathe but also acts to protect us from the dangerous radiation emitted by the Sun. —Frederick K. Lutgens et al., The Atmosphere, 1979/2001
… The tinder burned all right, but that was as far as I got. I blew on it, I breathed on it, I cupped it in my hands, but no sooner did I add twigs than the whole thing went black. —Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain, (1959) 2001
He was breathing hard from running.
The patient suddenly stopped breathing.
I can hardly breathe with all this smoke.
He wants to live where he can breathe clean air.
a dragon that breathes fire
People usually contract the virus by breathing contaminated air.
Breathe deeply and then exhale.
I'll never give up as long as I'm still breathing.
a living, breathing human being
Recent Examples of breathe from the Web
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Of these features, the adults retain only a small portion of the nerve cord and the pharyngeal slits, which become the basket-like pharynx the animal uses to feed and breathe.
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Since then, some individuals developed resistance, and conservationists breathed a sigh of relief.
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And when pollution hangs in the air to the point where we're warned about even breathing it in.
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Workers who breathed in the flavoring while producing microwave popcorn reported severe respiratory diseases.
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A lot of the wellness movement addresses aspects of our lives previously considered basic and fundamental, like breathing or sleep.
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Just before midnight, Twin Falls Police responded to the 500 block of Highland Avenue for a call about a baby not breathing.
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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
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From fire-breathing dragons to graveyard fight scenes, director Mike Newell, who only worked on the fourth film of the series, gives it a unique feel.
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Origin and Etymology of breathe
Middle English brethen, from breth —see breath
BREATHE Defined for English Language Learners
breathe
playDefinition of breathe for English Language Learners
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: to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale
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: to send (something) out from your lungs through your mouth or nose
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: to take (something) into your lungs through your mouth or nose
BREATHE Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
breathe
playMedical Definition of breathe
breathed
;breathing
1
intransitive verb
: to draw air into and expel it from the lungs : respire; broadly : to take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide through natural processes2: to inhale and exhale freely
transitive verb
: to inhale and exhale breathing fresh air
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