1. to take air into the lungs and then release it
2. to live; to be alive
3. to say something very quietly

Examples

• She took a deep breath and tried to breathe slowly.
• The doctor told him to breathe deeply during the examination.
• As long as I breathe, I will never give up hope.
• He breathed a word of thanks into her ear.
• After running the marathon, she needed time to breathe.
• The fresh mountain air felt wonderful to breathe.
• Don’t breathe a word of this to anyone.