Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word BREATHE

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Definitions of BREATHE

1. To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.
2. (intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
3. (intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
4. (transitive) To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
5. (intransitive, figurative) To live.
6. (transitive) To draw something into the lungs.
7. (intransitive) To expel air from the lungs, exhale.
8. (transitive) To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.
9. (transitive) To give an impression of, to exude.
10. (transitive) To whisper quietly.
11. (chiefly, Evangelical and CharismaticChristianity, with God as agent) To inspire (scripture).
12. (intransitive) To exchange gases with the environment.
13. (intransitive, now, rare) To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.
14. (transitive) To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath.
15. (transitive) To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise.
16. (transitive, figurative) To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.).

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