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BREATHE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Breathe.

How to pronounce breathe:

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Breathe - as a verb

Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

Example: "I can breathe better when the air is clean"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
respire9suspire9take a breath
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be alive

Example: "Every creature that breathes"

Impart as if by breathing

Example: "He breathed new life into the old house"

Allow the passage of air through

Example: "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"

Utter or tell

Example: "Not breathe a word"

Manifest or evince

Example: "She breathes the christian spirit"

Take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch one's breathrest4take a breather

Reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked

Example: "This rare bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"

Expel (gases or odors)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emit6pass off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16eject14exhaust17expel14release7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Take a deep breath and breathe slowly."
"I can't breathe in this stuffy room."
"The doctor instructed the patient to breathe deeply to calm down."
"He tried to hold his breath underwater but couldn't help but eventually breathe out."
"It's important to learn how to breathe properly during yoga exercises."
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Word Game Points

Is BREATHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, breathe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BREATHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BREATHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breathe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BREATHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BREATHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breathe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BREATHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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