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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    breathe out expel emit discharge release let out blow out puff out gasp sigh wheeze pant huff blow gust waft puff evacuate vent emit exhale deeply breathe a sigh of relief let your breath out give a sigh emit a sigh breathe heavily gasp for air catch your breath

    Meaning of Exhale

    The primary meaning of the word "exhale" is to breathe out, or to expel air from the lungs.

    Definitions

    • To breathe out, or expel air from the lungs
    • * To give out or emit a feeling, smell, or quality
    • * To release or let out a sound, such as a sigh

    Etymology of Exhale

    The word "exhale" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" and "halare" meaning "to breathe"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of breathing out

    Example Uses

    • She took a deep breath and began to exhale slowly
    • * The plant exhales oxygen into the atmosphere
    • * He exhaled a sigh of relief when he heard the good news

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inhale breathe in take in absorb ingest consume drink in soak up suck in draw in inspire inhale deeply gasp in breathe heavily pant huff puff gulp swallow absorb ingest

    Related Nouns

    breath air wind gas vapor mist fog cloud atmosphere lungs respiratory system diaphragm nostrils mouth lungs respiration ventilation inhalation exhalation

    Related Verbs

    breathe inhale inspire expire respire ventilate oxygenate aerate aspirate puff pant huff wheeze gasp sigh blow expel emit discharge

    Related Adjectives

    respiratory pulmonary ventilatory aerial gaseous vaporous misty foggy cloudy atmospheric breathless winded panting puffing huffing wheezing gasping sighing