Definitions
verb
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
verb
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
“I can breathe better when the air is clean”
verb
allow the passage of air through
“Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear”
verb
be alive
“Every creature that breathes”
verb
impart as if by breathing
“He breathed new life into the old house”
verb
manifest or evince
“She breathes the Christian spirit”
verb
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
“This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours”
verb
utter or tell
“not breathe a word”
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