breathe
//briːð//
Verb
breatheInfinitive
breathePresent tense
breathedPast tense
breathedPast participle
breathingPresent participle
breathesThird-person singular
1
to take air into the lungs and expel it, especially as a regular physiological process
It's hard to breathe at high altitudes.
2
to inhale and exhale air freely and easily
I can finally breathe now that the window is open.
3
to be alive; to live
As long as I breathe, I will never give up hope.
4
to pause and rest; to take a break
Let's stop and breathe for a moment.
5
to allow air to pass through or circulate
This fabric breathes well and keeps you cool.
6
to speak or utter softly; to whisper
He breathed a few words in her ear.