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breathe

[breeth] / brið /
VERB
take air in and let out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exhale inhale sigh
STRONG
expire fan gasp gulp insufflate pant puff respire scent sniff snore snort wheeze
WEAK
draw in open the floodgates use lungs
Antonyms
WEAK
hide secret
VERB
inspire action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
infuse inject
STRONG
imbue impart instill transfuse
Antonyms
WEAK
hide secret
VERB
tell information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sigh
STRONG
articulate confide express murmur say utter voice whisper
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide
WEAK
secret

Example Sentences

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So when we breathe through singing, we support our respiratory muscles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“The ceasefire gives the world a moment to breathe and take stock of events. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that everything will return to normal,” Coatsworth added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Traders will breathe easier as the Iran conflict looks to be nearing an end.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

We live and breathe stories: We concoct them; we relate them; we react to them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But I cannot get enough air through my two wool masks so I pull them down and breathe straight into my mouth.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen