Breathe: meaning, definitions and examples
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breathe
[ briหรฐ ]
take breath
To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She closed her eyes and took a deep breath before speaking.
- Inhale deeply and then exhale slowly to calm yourself down.
recover
To regain one's composure or recover from a stressful or difficult situation.
Synonyms
recover, recuperate, regain composure
Examples of usage
- After the intense workout, it took him a few minutes to breathe normally again.
- She needed a moment to breathe and gather her thoughts.
sign of life
The process of taking air into the lungs and expelling it, a vital sign of life.
Synonyms
breathing, respiration, ventilation
Examples of usage
- The doctor checked the patient's breathing to ensure he was still alive.
- The rise and fall of the chest indicated normal breathing.
Translations
Translations of the word "breathe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น respirar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคฒเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช atmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bernapas
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ oddychaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผๅธใใ
๐ซ๐ท respirer
๐ช๐ธ respirar
๐น๐ท nefes almak
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ์ฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ dรฝchat
๐ธ๐ฐ dรฝchaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ dihati
๐ฎ๐ธ anda
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฝัั ะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแฅแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษfษs almaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ respirar
Word origin
The word 'breathe' originated from the Old English word 'brฤoรฐan', which meant 'to inhale, exhale, breathe'. The Proto-Germanic root 'breuthan' is also related to the word. Breathing is a fundamental physiological process essential for sustaining life, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide. The act of breathing has been central to various practices such as meditation, yoga, and mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of conscious breathing for well-being.
See also: breath, breathability, breathable, breathing, breathtaking, breathwork.