ventilate
verb
ven·ti·late
ˈven-tə-ˌlāt 
ventilated; ventilating
1
b
: to subject the lungs to ventilation
artificially ventilate a patient in respiratory distress
2
3
a
of a current of air
: to pass or circulate through so as to freshen
b
: to cause fresh air to circulate through (a place, such as a room or a mine)
4
: to provide an opening in (a burning structure) to permit escape of smoke and heat
5
archaic
: to free from chaff by winnowing
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Examples of ventilate in a Sentence
She opened the windows to ventilate the room.
The room was adequately ventilated.
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Open a Window Keep your home ventilated as your cook or to remove any odors from the trash and other areas by opening a window or nearby door.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
To mitigate this, the architects placed openings and grated floor parts to ensure unobstructed airflow, with the resulting stack effect helping to ventilate it.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
Before attempting either method, ensure the bathroom is adequately ventilated by turning on the exhaust fan and, if available, opening a window.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Ensuring your garage or shed is well ventilated as well as maybe even investing in a dehumidifier for your outdoor storage space can pay back in dividends when your items are able to be safely stored year round without moisture damage.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
To mitigate this, the architects placed openings and grated floor parts to ensure unobstructed airflow, with the resulting stack effect helping to ventilate it.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2024
Before attempting either method, ensure the bathroom is adequately ventilated by turning on the exhaust fan and, if available, opening a window.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Ensuring your garage or shed is well ventilated as well as maybe even investing in a dehumidifier for your outdoor storage space can pay back in dividends when your items are able to be safely stored year round without moisture damage.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Ventilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventilate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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ventilate
verb
ven·ti·late
ˈvent-ᵊl-ˌāt
ventilated; ventilating
1
: to discuss freely and openly
ventilate a complaint
2
a
: to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air
ventilate stored grain
b
: to provide with ventilation
ventilate a room with fans
Medical Definition
ventilate
transitive verb
ven·ti·late
ˈvent-ᵊl-ˌāt
ventilated; ventilating
1
: to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying or refreshing
2
b
: to subject the lungs of (an individual) to ventilation
artificially ventilate a patient in respiratory distress
3
: to give verbal expression to (as mental or emotional conflicts)
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