exhale
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪkˈseɪl/
KK: /ɛkˈseɪl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To breathe out air or vapor from the lungs.
Example
After holding his breath for a long time, he decided to exhale slowly.
Tense Forms
Past: exhaled
Past Participle: exhaled
Conversation
I find it really helps to exhale deeply when I'm stressed.
That's a good idea! I should try that more often.
Yeah, just taking a moment to exhale can change your whole mood.
Absolutely! I feel calmer just thinking about it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emit
release
breathe
Antonyms
inhale
suck
absorb
transitive verb
Definition
To breathe out air or to release something from the body, such as smoke or vapor.
Example
After holding his breath, he decided to exhale slowly to relax.
Tense Forms
Past: exhaled
Past Participle: exhaled
Conversation
I always feel better after I exhale deeply during yoga.
That makes sense! It helps release all that tension, right?
Exactly! It's amazing how just a deep exhale can change your mood.
Root Explanation
Exhale → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "halare" (meaning to breathe). The word describes the act of breathing out air.
Memory Tip
Think of breathing 'out' ('ex-') — that's what exhale means.
Visually Confused Words
rehale
behale
unexhaled
hale