First Known Use: circa 1682
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perspire
verb per·spire \pər-ˈspī(-ə)r\
: to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
per·spiredper·spir·ing
Full Definition of PERSPIRE
intransitive verb
: to emit matter through the skin; specifically : to secrete and emit perspiration
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Origin of PERSPIRE
French perspirer, from Middle French, from Latin per- through + spirare to blow, breathe — more at per-
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PERSPIRED Defined for Kids
perspire
verb per·spire \pər-ˈspīr\
per·spiredper·spir·ing
Definition of PERSPIRE for Kids
: to give off salty liquid through the skin
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perspire
intransitive verb per·spire \pər-ˈspī(ə)r\
per·spiredper·spir·ing
Medical Definition of PERSPIRE
: to emit matter through the skin; specifically : to secrete and emit perspiration
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