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Definitions

ventilate

[ven-tl-eyt] / ˈvɛn tlˌeɪt /
VERB
air out; make known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
vent
STRONG
advertise air broach broadcast circulate debate deliberate discourse discuss examine express free give introduce moot publish put scrutinize sift state verbalize
WEAK
bring into the open bring up go into take up talk about talk of talk over thresh out
Antonyms
STRONG
be quiet close close up hide hold suppress take

Example Sentences

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The system could eventually help ventilate greenhouses and other buildings without relying on fuel.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Dry clothes outdoors if you can, rather than using a tumble dryer, or hang clothes indoors but ventilate well or use a dehumidifier to avoid damp.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

After turning off the burners and opening windows to ventilate the apartment, the team contacted firefighters and stayed with the woman until they arrived.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Organizers should also find ways to ventilate the event space, including, potentially, by reducing seat capacity.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

“The fireplace used up all the oxygen. I’ve got to ventilate this place.”

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.