breathe vs gush

breathe

verb
  • To give an impression of, to exude. 

  • To inspire (scripture). 

  • To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way. 

  • To live. 

  • To exhale or expel (something) in the manner of breath. 

  • To exercise; to tire by brisk exercise. 

  • To inhale (a gas) to sustain life. 

  • To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases. 

  • To passionately devote much of one's life to (an activity, etc.). 

  • To whisper quietly. 

  • To expel air from the lungs, exhale. 

  • To pass like breath; noiselessly or gently; to emanate; to blow gently. 

  • To draw something into the lungs. 

  • To exchange gases with the environment. 

  • To stop, to give (a horse) an opportunity to catch its breath. 

gush

verb
  • To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment. 

  • To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume. 

  • To ejaculate during orgasm. 

  • To flow forth suddenly, in great volume. 

noun
  • A sudden rapid outflow. 

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