1. past tense of exhale; breathed out air from the lungs
2. past tense of exhale; gave off or emitted something such as vapor, gas, or odor

Examples

• She exhaled slowly to calm her nerves before the presentation.
• The runner exhaled heavily after crossing the finish line.
• He exhaled a cloud of steam in the cold winter air.
• The flowers exhaled a sweet fragrance in the evening.
• The doctor asked her to breathe in deeply, then exhaled completely.
• The old building exhaled dust and musty odors when they opened it.