Synonyms for

Breathed

Verb / bri:ðd / Another word for breathed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To inhale and exhale air through the mouth or nose.

Synonyms & similar words

takeabreather catchonesbreath passoff breathe rest voiceless respire takeabreath emit suspire inhaled exhaled respired panted gasped sighed inspired gulped swallowed sniffed whiffed snorted blew puffed exhaled

Synonyms by register

Formal

inhaled exhaled respired

Informal

took a breath got some air

Literary

wafted panted

Antonyms

suffocated choked stifled gagged drowned gasped

Common collocations

  • breathed deeply
  • breathed in
  • breathed out
  • breathed life into
  • breathed a sigh
  • breathed easy
  • breathed fire

Word family

noun breath
verb breathe
adjective breathless
adverb breathlessly

Usage note

The past tense 'breathed' is often used metaphorically, as in 'she breathed new life into the project'. Ensure correct spelling, as 'breathed' is the past tense of 'breathe', not 'breed'.

Example sentences

  1. I breathed in the fresh air.
  2. She breathed on the window to write her name.
  3. He breathed heavily after running a mile.
  4. The dragon breathed fire.
  5. The flowers breathed new life into the garden.

Quotes

  • She breathed a quick prayer that life might be long.
  • For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.
  • My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.

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