breathe (v.)

1.come off due to an explosion or other strong force

2.draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs"I can breathe better when the air is clean" "The patient is respiring"

3.expel (gases or odors)

4.reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked"This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"

5.take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

6.manifest or evince"She breathes the Christian spirit"

7.utter or tell"not breathe a word"

8.impart as if by breathing"He breathed new life into the old house"

9.be alive"Every creature that breathes"

10.allow the passage of air through"Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"

breathed (adj.)

1.uttered without voice"could hardly hear her breathed plea, `Help me'" "voiceless whispers"

2.having breath or breath as specified; usually used in combination"sweet-breathed"