Respire

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspaɪər/

Definitions of respire

verb to breathe; to take in and expel air from the lungs

Example Sentences

A1 Fish respire through their gills.

A2 Plants respire by taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

B1 It is important to respire properly during exercise to avoid fatigue.

B2 Deep breathing exercises can help improve the way you respire.

C1 Some meditation techniques focus on the way we respire to achieve relaxation.

C2 Athletes often undergo training to optimize the way they respire during intense physical activities.

Examples of respire in a Sentence

formal It is essential for all living organisms to respire in order to obtain energy from food.

informal Make sure to take deep breaths and respire properly during your yoga session.

slang I can't wait to hit the beach and just respire the fresh ocean air.

figurative In times of stress, sometimes all you need to do is take a moment to respire and clear your mind.

Grammatical Forms of respire

• past tense: respired
• plural: respire
• comparative: more respire
• superlative: most respire
• present tense: respire
• future tense: will respire
• perfect tense: have respired
• continuous tense: is respiring
• singular: respires
• positive degree: respire
• infinitive: respire
• gerund: respiring
• participle: respired

Origin and Evolution of respire

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'respire' originated from the Latin word 'respirare', which means 'to breathe'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'respire' has maintained its original meaning of breathing, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to mean taking a moment to relax or rejuvenate.