Synonyms for

Blow

Verb / bləʊ / Another word for blow — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move air or make a current of air

Synonyms & similar words

godownon shootaline bump flub bungle bollocks messup fluff suck louseup beadrift brag reversal mishandle gasconade fuckup drift reverse gust blast botchup bumble bollix muff c breathe puff exhale fan whistle blast burst erupt explode inflate pump smoke steam wind whirl flutter wave shake stir move

Synonyms by register

Formal

expel emit discharge vent

Informal

puff whoosh blast huff

Literary

waft gust zephyr

Antonyms

calm still quiet peace serenity gentle

Common collocations

  • blow a kiss
  • blow a fuse
  • blow a hole
  • blow the whistle
  • blow away
  • blow out
  • blow up

Word family

noun blow
verb blow
adjective blown

Usage note

The word 'blow' has many meanings, from expelling air to an act of striking. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion. 'Blow up' can mean to explode or to inflate.

Example sentences

  1. I blew out the candles on my birthday cake.
  2. The wind was blowing so hard that my hat flew off.
  3. I blew up the balloon until it popped.
  4. The dog blew his fur in my face when he shook himself.
  5. The whistle blew to signal the end of the game.

Quotes

  • A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
  • A kiss can be a comma, a question mark, or an exclamation point. That's basic spelling that every woman ought to know. - Mistinguett
  • The winds of grace are always blowing, but it is you who must raise your sails. - Rabindranath Tagore

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