bleed

[bliːd]

bleed Definition

  • 1to lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness
  • 2to draw blood from a person or animal for medical purposes
  • 3to ooze or exude a liquid, especially when under pressure or damaged

Using bleed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bleed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient is bleeding heavily and needs immediate attention.

  • Example

    The nurse will need to bleed the patient to obtain a blood sample.

  • Example

    The ink bled through the paper and ruined the drawing.

  • Example

    The colors on the shirt bled in the wash and stained other clothes.

  • Example

    The company is bleeding money and needs to cut costs.

bleed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bleed

Antonyms for bleed

Phrases with bleed

  • make someone's blood run cold

    to cause someone to feel extreme fear or horror

    Example

    The sight of the car crash made my blood run cold.

  • bloodletting

    the practice of withdrawing blood from a patient to cure or prevent illness or disease

    Example

    Bloodletting was a common medical treatment in ancient times.

  • to drain or exhaust completely, especially financially

    Example

    The company's extravagant spending has bled it dry.

Origins of bleed

from Old English 'blēdan', meaning 'to bleed, to sacrifice'

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Summary: bleed in Brief

The verb 'bleed' [bliːd] can refer to losing blood due to injury or illness, drawing blood for medical purposes, or oozing or exuding a liquid. Examples include 'The patient is bleeding heavily and needs immediate attention.' and 'The ink bled through the paper and ruined the drawing.' Phrases like 'make someone's blood run cold' and 'bleed dry' add idiomatic and metaphorical meanings.

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