Breathe

usgb/briːð/
verb

To take air into your lungs and then send it out.

He had difficulty breathing after running a marathon.
Visual representation of "breathe" - To take air into your lungs and then send it out

Often appears as...

  • breathe in
  • breathe out
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Physical Act

The word implies the physical process of moving air in and out of the lungs.

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Remember to breathe slowly during meditation.
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Health Context

Often used in health and fitness to emphasize proper breathing techniques.

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The coach instructed her to breathe through her nose.
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Stress Relief

Breathing is associated with relaxation and reducing stress in many cultures.

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Breathe deeply to calm your nerves before the performance.
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