breathe

breathe
verb
1》 take air into the lungs and then expel it as a regular physiological process.
    ↘(of a plant or invertebrate animal) respire or exchange gases.
2》 say with quiet intensity.
3》 give an impression of: the room breathed an air of efficiency.
4》 (of wine) be exposed to fresh air.
5》 (of material or soil) admit or emit air or moisture.
Phrases
breathe (freely) again relax after being frightened or tense.
breathe down someone's neck follow closely behind.
↘constantly check up on someone.
breathe one's last die.
breathe (new) life into reinvigorate.
not breathe a word remain silent about something secret.
Origin
ME (in the sense 'exhale, steam'): from breath.

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