exhale
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for exhale, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To breathe out; to push air out of the lungs.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use exhale
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin exhalare, "to breathe out" — ex- plus halare ("to breathe").
Full origin of exhale →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").