First Known Use: 15th century
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respire
verb re·spire \ri-ˈspī(-ə)r\
re·spiredre·spir·ing
Definition of RESPIRE
intransitive verb
1
: breathe; specifically : to inhale and exhale air successively
2
of a cell or tissue : to take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation
transitive verb
: breathe
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Origin of RESPIRE
Middle English, from Latin respirare, from re- + spirare to blow, breathe
Related to RESPIRE
- Synonyms
- breathe
Rhymes with RESPIRE
RESPIRE Defined for Kids
respire
verb re·spire \ri-ˈspīr\
re·spiredre·spir·ing
Definition of RESPIRE for Kids
: breathe 1
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respire
verb re·spire \ri-ˈspī(ə)r\
re·spiredre·spir·ing
Medical Definition of RESPIRE
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