Dictionary Check: ventilate

"ventilate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

verb

expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

Example: "air the old winter clothes"
Synonyms:
verb

expose to the circulation of fresh air so as to retard spoilage

Example: "Wheat should be well ventilated"
verb

circulate through and freshen

Example: "The gust of air ventilated the room"
verb

give expression or utterance to

Example: "She vented her anger"
Synonyms:
verb

furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape

Example: "The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space"

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