exhale
Translation
to breathe out
Examples
Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly.
Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly.
The dragon exhaled a puff of smoke.
The dragon exhaled a puff of smoke.
Grammar Patterns
to breathe out Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly.
((sth.)) to breathe (sth.) out The dragon exhaled a puff of smoke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breathe out, expire; Antonyms: inhale, breathe in
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'halare' (to breathe). Literally 'to breathe out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as in 'exit' (out) and '-hale' as related to breathing. The opposite of inhale.