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

Second, the emissions released inside homes from furnaces, stoves and hot water heaters can be harmful to humans, especially children, and especially if not properly ventilated. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2026

Just be sure to avoid high temperatures and exposure to sunlight (which will trigger sprouting) and keep the storage area well-ventilated. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026

Make sure to crack a window or turn on a fan to ventilate your space while cleaning. — Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Its Elite trim comes standard with features like a head-up display, heated and ventilated front seats and a seven-mode drive system including modes like Trail and Sand. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026