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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the future, the technology could help ventilate greenhouses or residential buildings without conventional energy sources.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

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

While triple glazing could well become standard in the future, he adds that people must also properly ventilate their homes, to reduce condensation and damp, especially when retrofitting or sealing up older properties.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

This can cause people to snore, or it can also completely obstruct the airway and cause people to not be able to ventilate well.

From Scientific American • Jun. 29, 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

Vocabulary lists containing ventilate

My Side of the Mountain

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Stand Up, Yumi Chung!

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!