breathes

breathes · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Takes air into the lungs and expels it (third person singular).

  2. 2.

    Lives or exists.

  3. 3.

    Says something quietly or softly.

  4. 4.

    Allows air to pass through.

  5. 5.

    Gives an impression of.

Related words

Antonyms: suffocates
See also: breath, breathe, breathing
Synonyms: exhales, inhales, respires

Etymology

From Middle English "brethen" with the third person singular "-s" ending.