ventilate
[ ven-tl-eyt ]
/ ˈvɛn tlˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), ven·ti·lat·ed, ven·ti·lat·ing.
verb (used without object), ven·ti·lat·ed, ven·ti·lat·ing.
to give utterance or expression to one's emotions, opinions, complaints, etc.
Origin of ventilate
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Words nearby ventilate
ventage,
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British Dictionary definitions for ventilated
ventilate
/ (ˈvɛntɪˌleɪt) /
verb (tr)
to drive foul air out of (an enclosed area)
to provide with a means of airing
to expose (a question, grievance, etc) to public examination or discussion
physiol
to oxygenate (the blood) in the capillaries of the lungs
to winnow (grain)
Derived forms of ventilate
ventilable, adjectiveWord Origin for ventilate
C15: from Latin
ventilāre to fan, from
ventulus diminutive of
ventus wind