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draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring" reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked; "This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours" manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit" utter or tell; "not breathe a word" impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house" be alive; "Every creature that breathes" allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear" expel (gases or odors) take a short break from one''s activities in order to relax |
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