breathes

verb

(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

(intransitive) To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.

(transitive) To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.

(intransitive) To expel air from the lungs, exhale.

(intransitive) To exchange gases with the environment.

(transitive) To draw something into the lungs.

(intransitive, figurative) To live.

(transitive) To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath.

(transitive) To give an impression of, to exude.

(transitive) To whisper quietly.

To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently.

(chiefly Evangelical and Charismatic Christianity, with God as agent) To inspire (scripture).

(intransitive) Of a material etc., to allow gases to pass through.

(transitive) To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath.

(transitive) To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise.

(transitive, figurative) To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.).

(intransitive, now rare) To rest; to stop and catch one's breath.

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