breathed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
   breathe; respire; take a breath; suspire.
   
   • I can breathe better when the air is clean
   • The patient is respiring
2. verb be alive
   breathe.
   
   • Every creature that breathes
3. verb impart as if by breathing
   breathe.
   
   • He breathed new life into the old house
4. verb allow the passage of air through
   breathe.
   
   • Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear
5. verb utter or tell
   breathe.
   
   • not breathe a word
6. verb manifest or evince
   breathe.
   
   • She breathes the Christian spirit
7. verb take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
   breathe; take a breather; catch one's breath; rest.
   
8. verb reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
   breathe.
   
   • This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours
9. verb expel (gases or odors)
   breathe; emit; pass off.
   
10. adjective satellite uttered without voice
    voiceless.
    
    • could hardly hear her breathed plea, `Help me'
    • voiceless whispers

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