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exhale
/ɛksˈheɪl/
[/ɛksˈheɪl/]
breathe air out
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Definition
To breathe air out of the lungs. It is the opposite of 'inhale'.
Example
Slowly exhale and relax your shoulders.
Slowly exhale and relax your shoulders.
Etymology
From Latin 'exhalare', from 'ex-' (out) and 'halare' (to breathe).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in health, yoga, and meditation instructions.