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VENT-il-ayt/ˈventɪleɪt/

To ventilate is to let fresh air into a room, or (formal) to discuss an issue openly: ventilate a hall, ventilate a grievance. Air is everyday; a scented candle is styling, not an air-change log.

Meaning

To let fresh air into a room; also to discuss an issue openly (formal).

Examples

• “Ventilate the hall to the stated rate; a scented candle is not a log.”
• “Air is everyday. Discuss is the debate twin. A candle is décor. A rate is a certificate. Meet the rate; then scent the foyer if you still wish.”

Good to know

Air a room, or air an issue. Everyday: air. A candle ≠ an air-change log.

Near in meaning

air

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