Exhale — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /eks-ˈhāl/ ex·hale

Meaning & Definition of Exhale

Exhale (verb)

  1. to rise or be given off as vapor
  2. to emit breath or vapor
  3. to breathe out

Exhale (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to let or force out of the lungs

    "before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke"

    similar: blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire
    related: expectorate
    opposite: inbreathe, inhale, inspire

  2. to throw or give off

    "the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room"

    similar: cast, discharge, emanate, emit, evolve, expel, expire (archaic), give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent
    related: eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt
    near: absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exhale

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exhale:

Archaic: expire
blow (out), breathe (out), expel, cast, discharge, emanate, emit, evolve, give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exhale

Words with the opposite meaning of Exhale:

inbreathe, inhale, inspire

Related Words for Exhale

expectorate, eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete, eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms of Exhale

absorb, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

Word Forms of Exhale

Inflections: exhaled, exhaling

Origin & Etymology of Exhale

Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Exhale

What does "Exhale" mean?

"Exhale" means to rise or be given off as vapor. As a verb, it is defined as: to rise or be given off as vapor. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Exhale"?

Other words for "Exhale" include blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire, cast, discharge, emanate and emit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exhale" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exhale"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exhale". Common alternatives include blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire, cast, discharge, emanate, emit, evolve and give out.

What is the opposite of "Exhale"?

Antonyms of "Exhale" include inbreathe, inhale and inspire. Near antonyms include absorb, soak (up), sponge and suck (up).

How do you use "Exhale" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exhale" in a sentence: "before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke"; "the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room".

Is "Exhale" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exhale" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Exhale"?

"Exhale" is pronounced /eks-ˈhāl/ and divided into syllables as ex·hale.

What is the origin of the word "Exhale"?

"Exhale" comes from Middle English exalen, from Latin exhalare, from ex- + halare to breathe. First known use: 14th centuryi.