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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
First Known Use: 14th century
EXHALED 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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