If referring to lack of oxygen:
* Breathe
* Ventilate
* Oxygenate
* Inhale
* Aerate
If referring to a feeling of being overwhelmed:
* Liberate
* Empower
* Free
* Unburden
* Relieve
If referring to a restrictive environment:
* Expand
* Open
* Liberate
* Emancipate
The best antonym will depend on the specific meaning and context of "suffocate" in your sentence.