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exhale

4 antonyms and opposites of exhale, grouped by meaning.

Verb — To breathe out; to push air out of the lungs.

Antonyms

inbreathe breathe in inhale inspire

How to use exhale

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

inhale and exhale exhale slowly

Etymology

From Latin exhalare, "to breathe out" — ex- plus halare ("to breathe").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exhale” mean?

The word “exhale” means to breathe out; to push air out of the lungs. In plain terms, to breathe out, or to send something like smoke or vapor out into the air.

How do you pronounce “exhale”?

“Exhale” is pronounced ehks-HAYL (/ˌɛksˈheɪ̯l/ in IPA).

How do you use “exhale” in a sentence?

Here is “exhale” used in a sentence: “She took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.”

What is another word for “exhale”?

Words with a similar meaning to “exhale” include emanate, emit and expel.

What is the opposite of “exhale”?

The opposite of “exhale” — its antonyms — are inbreathe, breathe in, inhale and inspire.

What part of speech is “exhale”?

“Exhale” is a verb.

Where does the word “exhale” come from?

The word “exhale” comes from Latin. From Latin exhalare, "to breathe out" — ex- plus halare ("to breathe").

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