ventilate
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for ventilate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To let fresh air circulate through a space, replacing stale or stagnant air.
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How to use ventilate
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Etymology
From Latin ventilātus, past participle of ventilāre ("to fan, to expose to air").
Full origin of ventilate →Frequently asked questions
What does “ventilate” mean?
The word “ventilate” means to let fresh air circulate through a space, replacing stale or stagnant air. In plain terms, to let fresh air in and stale air out, or (medically) to help someone breathe with a machine.
How do you pronounce “ventilate”?
“Ventilate” is pronounced VEHN-tih-layt (/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ventilate” in a sentence?
Here is “ventilate” used in a sentence: “Open a window to ventilate the room while you paint.”
What part of speech is “ventilate”?
“Ventilate” is a verb.
Where does the word “ventilate” come from?
The word “ventilate” comes from Latin. From Latin ventilātus, past participle of ventilāre ("to fan, to expose to air").
How many meanings does “ventilate” have?
“Ventilate” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to let fresh air circulate through a space, replacing stale or stagnant air.