definition of
breathe

[1] #1 breathe v. [take a breath, respire, suspire] draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring". wn

[2] #2 breathe v. be alive; "Every creature that breathes". wn

[3] #3 breathe v. impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house". wn

[4] #4 breathe v. allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear". wn

[5] #5 breathe v. utter or tell; "not breathe a word". wn