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respire

Respire (verb) means to breathe in and out successively.

verb
1
To breathe in and out successively.
2
To recover one's breath or breathe easily following stress.
3
To take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide (as animals do), or vice versa (as plants do).
4
To (inhale and) exhale; to breathe.
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Etymology

From Middle English respiren, borrowed from Old French respirer or Latin respīrō (“to blow back, breathe out”), from re- (“back”) + spīrō (“to breathe, blow”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of respire?

"respire" (verb) means to breathe in and out successively.

What are the different meanings of respire?

"respire" has 3 main meanings: 1. To breathe in and out successively; 2. To recover one's breath or breathe easily following stress; 3. To take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide (as animals do), or vice versa (as plants do).

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