To repeatedly draw air into, and expel it from, the lungs, in order to extract oxygen from it and excrete waste products.
manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit"
utter or tell; "not breathe a word"
impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house"
be alive; "Every creature that breathes"
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"
expel, as of gases and odors
take a short breath
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"
expel (gases or odors)
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"
take a short break from one''s activities in order to relax
allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
