a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
discern or comprehend; "He could tell that she was unhappy"
let something be known; "Tell them that you will be late"
narrate or give a detailed account of; "Tell what happened"; "The father told a story to his child"
give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague"
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked; "This rare Bordeaux must be allowed to breathe for at least 2 hours"
manifest or evince; "She breathes the Christian spirit"
utter or tell; "not breathe a word"
impart as if by breathing; "He breathed new life into the old house"
be alive; "Every creature that breathes"
allow the passage of air through; "Our new synthetic fabric breathes and is perfect for summer wear"
give to a charity or good cause; "I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake"; "donate money to the orphanage"; "She donates to her favorite charity every month"
take measures in preparation for; "provide for the proper care of the passengers on the cruise ship"
determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), especially by including a proviso condition or stipulation; "The will provides that each child should receive half of the money"; "The Constitution provides for the right to free speech"
provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
supply means of subsistence; earn a living; "He provides for his large family by working three jobs"; "Women nowadays not only take care of the household but also bring home the bacon"