Search results for 'breathe':

breathe verb (breathed, breathing) 1 tr & intr to respire by alternately drawing air into and expelling it from the lungs. 2 tr & intr to say, speak or sound quietly; to whisper. 3 intrans to take breath; to rest or pause • haven't had a moment to breathe. 4 intrans said of fabric or leather, etc: to allow air and moisture, etc to pass through. 5 intrans said of wine: to develop flavour when exposed to the air. 6 to live; to continue to draw breath. 7 intrans to blow softly • warm air breathing over my face. 8 to show or express • She breathed confidence. 9 to allow (eg a horse) to rest; to give breathing-space to something. breathe again or easily or easy or freely colloq to relax or feel relieved after a period of anxiety, tension or fear. breathe down someone's neck colloq to watch or supervise them so closely that they feel uncomfortable. breathe fire colloq to speak very angrily; to be furious. breathe one's last euphemistic to die.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c as brethen, from breath.