First Known Use: 14th century
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exhale
verb ex·hale \eks-ˈhāl, ek-ˈsāl\
: to breathe out
ex·haledex·hal·ing
Full Definition of EXHALE
intransitive verb
1
: to rise or be given off as vapor
2
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
1
a : to breathe out <she exhaled a sigh> b : to give forth (gaseous matter) : emit
2
archaic : to cause to be emitted in vapor
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Origin of EXHALE
Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe
Related to EXHALE
- Synonyms
- blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire
Rhymes with EXHALE
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EXHALE Defined for Kids
exhale
verb ex·hale \eks-ˈhāl\
ex·haledex·hal·ing
Definition of EXHALE for Kids
1
: to breathe out
2
: to send forth : give off <The pipe exhaled thick smoke.>
Medical Dictionary
exhale
verb ex·hale \eks-ˈ(h)ā(ə)l\
ex·haledex·hal·ing
Medical Definition of EXHALE
intransitive verb
: to emit breath or vapor
transitive verb
: to breathe out
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