aerate aerate /ˈɛəreɪt/

verb

1. Impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen  ( aerate , oxygenate , oxygenise [British] , oxygenize )
   impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen
    Oxygenate blood
   oxygenate blood
   
2. Aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter  ( activate , aerate )
   aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter
   
3. Expose to fresh air  ( aerate , air out , air )
   expose to fresh air
    Aerate your old sneakers
   aerate your old sneakers