Word Definition

Respire

  1. To breathe; to inhale air into the lungs, and exhale it from them, successively, for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the blood.
  2. To breathe out; to exhale.
  3. To take breath again; hence, to take rest or refreshment.
  4. To breathe in and out; to inspire and expire,, as air; to breathe.

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