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respire

verb

/rɪˈspaɪər/

Meaning

To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.

Plants also respire to release energy.

breathe, inhale, exhale, ventilate

suffocate, choke

respire deeply, respire slowly, plants respire, respire air

to give information to someone; to narrate or relate

To give food to a person, animal, or machine.

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

to pursue in order to catch or catch up with; to follow rapidly

Make (an action or process) easier or help bring about.

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand