Synonyms of ventilate

ventilate

verb

ˈven-tə-ˌlāt 

as in to express

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

a person who tends to ventilate opinions without first thinking them through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• express
• voice
• give
• air
• vent
• state
• look
• expound
• write
• announce
• raise
• sound
• put forth
• say
• circulate
• describe
• convey
• disseminate
• proclaim
• publish
• advertise
• give air to
• declare
• broadcast
• enunciate
• submit
• offer
• communicate
• write up
• speak out
• speak up
• enounce
• put over
• sound off
• chime in
• put across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppress
• restrict
• restrain
• stifle
• censor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ventilate

Designed with comfort in mind, the seats waterfall at the knee, while the semi-open back is supportive, but still well-ventilated. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026

Our family quilts kept me cozy, ventilated, and warm (but not too warm) year round. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Ambient lighting, heated and ventilated front seats, power driver’s seat, leather seating upholstery and a panoramic sunroof are higher trim-level features. — James Raia, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Also make sure your home is well-ventilated, particularly in hot weather. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026