Synonyms for Breathe
Definition of breathe
- verb
- draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"
- be alive; "Every creature that breathes"
- impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "breathe"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like emit, respire, rest can replace "breathe" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Breathe" in song lyrics
See how breathe is used in real songs:
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"Wont let me breathe"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Mac — Big Toys -
"But I owe five hours, I can barely breathe"
504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Snoop Dogg — Souljas -
"My city under siege but believe we gon breathe"
504 Boyz (Master P/Halleluyah) — Bounce Back