Word Meaning

ventilate definition and meaning

v. t. To open and expose to the free passage of air; to supply with fresh air, and remove impure air from; to air; as, to ventilate a room; to ventilate a cellar; to ventilate a mine.
v. t. To provide with a vent, or escape, for air, gas, etc.; as, to ventilate a mold, or a water-wheel bucket.
v. t. To change or renew, as the air of a room.
v. t. To winnow; to fan; as, to ventilate wheat.
v. t. To sift and examine; to bring out, and subject to penetrating scrutiny; to expose to examination and discussion; as, to ventilate questions of policy.
v. t. To give vent; to utter; to make public.

Crossword clues for ventilate

- Air (stuffy room)
- Circulate fresh air
- Provide air
- Vital teen is made to allow circulation