exhale

/ɛksˈheɪl/verb
Elementary
1

To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.

2

To expel (something, such as tobacco smoke) from the lungs by action of the diaphragm.

3

To pass off in the form of vapour; to emerge.

4

To emit (a vapour, an odour, etc.).

5

To draw out; to cause to be emitted in vapour.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing