Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for breathe. Search instead for rebreathe.
Definitions

breathe

[breeth] / brið /


VERB
inspire action
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The demonstrators could be heard chanting Nowak's name and "I can't breathe", which were among the teenager's last words.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Move them to a shaded area and slowly pour any available water that's cooler than the dog's temperature over their body, avoiding their head in case they are struggling to breathe.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

They warned me that I’d have to learn to breathe again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

And writing the formula in computer code doesn’t breathe life into it; it just uses a different set of symbols to describe it.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

I breathe slowly, trying to hold back frustrated tears.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




Vocabulary lists containing breathe


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "breathe" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com