verbπShareTo draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases."The sleeping baby breathes quietly in her crib. "physiologybiologyanatomybodyorganfunctionprocessorganismhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way."Fish have gills so they can breathe underwater."physiologybiologyanatomyorganismfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo inhale (a gas) to sustain life."While life as we know it depends on oxygen, scientists have speculated that alien life forms might breathe chlorine or methane."physiologybiologyorganismbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live."I will not allow it, as long as I still breathe."physiologybiologyorganismbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw something into the lungs."Try not to breathe too much smoke."physiologybodyorganismbiologymedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo expel air from the lungs, exhale."If you breathe on a mirror, it will fog up."physiologybodyorganbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath."The flowers breathed a heady perfume."physiologybiologybodyorganismanatomyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give an impression of, to exude."The decor positively breathes classical elegance."characterstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo whisper quietly."He breathed the words into her ear, but she understood them all."communicationsoundlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently."The wind breathes through the trees."physiologybiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exchange gases with the environment."Garments made of certain new materials breathe well and keep the skin relatively dry during exercise."physiologybiologyorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest; to stop and catch one's breath."After running up the stairs, she breathes for a moment before starting her homework. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath."At higher altitudes you need to breathe your horse more often."animalphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exercise; to tire by brisk exercise."The coach breathes the team during their intense morning drills. "physiologybodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.)."Do you like hiking?β Are you kidding? I breathe hiking."actionattitudecharacterwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading