respire

UK
/rɪˈspaɪə/
US
/rɪˈspaɪr/

Translations

respireverb
respired
Past Simple
respired
Past Participle
respiring
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈspaɪə/
US
/rɪˈspaɪr/
After running the marathon, he sat down to rest and respire deeply.
Après avoir couru le marathon, il s'est assis pour se reposer et respirer profondément.

Definitions

respireverb
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale air.
After running the marathon, he sat down to rest and respire deeply.
To carry out the process of respiration, especially in a biological context.
Plants respire through their leaves, exchanging gases with the atmosphere.