word
Ventilate
VEH-ntuh-layt
/ˈvɛntʌˌleɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ventilate
Dictionary meaning
To expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen.
Examples
- Many Europeans like to ventilate rooms with fresh air, even in the dead of winter.
- We ventilated the basement.
Synonyms: air
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