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respire

/rɪˈspaɪər/ verb · British & US
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What does respire mean?

verb

to breathe in or out, especially with difficulty or effort; to recover one's breath.

Example

"After running up the stairs, she had to pause to respire before continuing."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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