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Meaning of the word breathe in English

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breathe

US /briːð/
UK /briːð/
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Verb

1.

take air into and then expel it from the lungs

Example:
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She took a deep breath and began to breathe slowly.
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It's hard to breathe in this smoky room.
Synonym:
respire inhale exhale gasp pant
2.

utter (something) very quietly or secretly

Example:
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Don't breathe a word of this to anyone.
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He didn't dare to breathe a complaint.
Synonym:
whisper murmur utter express reveal
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