Definition of: breathe

(brēth) v. breathed (brēthd), breath·ing v.t.
1. To inhale and exhale, as air; respire.
2. To emit by breathing.
3. To utter; whisper.
4. To express; manifest.
5. Phonet. To utter with the breath only, without vibration of the vocal cords.
6. To exhaust; put out of breath.
7. To inject or infuse by or as by breathing: to breathe new life into a project.
—v.i.
8. To inhale and exhale air; respire.
9. To be alive; exist.
10. To exhale, as fragrance.
11. To pause for breath.
12. To move gently, as breezes.
13. To allow air to penetrate: said of a fabric or garment. [ME brethen <breth breath]
—breath′a·ble adjective