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▸ verb: (intransitive) To recover one's breath or breathe easily following stress.
▸ verb: (cytology, intransitive) To take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation.
▸ verb: (transitive) To (inhale and) exhale; to breathe.
▸ verb: (archaic, intransitive) To recover hope, courage, or strength after a time of difficulty.
▸ noun: (obsolete) Rest, respite.
Similar:
breathe,
take a breath,
breathe in,
inbreathe,
imbreathe,
respirate,
inspire,
ventilate,
embreathe,
insufflate,
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