1. expose to fresh air - aerate your old sneakers • Syn: air, aerate • Derivationally related forms: air (for: aerate), aeration (for: aerate) • Hypernyms: expose • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something 2. expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen - air the old winter clothes - air out the smoke-filled rooms • Syn: vent, ventilate, air • Derivationally related forms: vent (for: ventilate), ventilator (for: ventilate), venting (for: vent) • Hypernyms: refresh, freshen • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something