respire
/rɪˈspaɪər/
verb
- To breathe; to take air into the lungs and release it.
- Fish respire through gills, extracting oxygen from water.
- After running up the stairs, she stopped to respire deeply.
- The doctor instructed the patient to respire slowly and evenly.
- To undergo the process of respiration at a cellular level, releasing energy from food.
- During exercise, your muscles respire more rapidly to meet energy demands.
- Plants respire at night, using oxygen to break down sugars.
- All living cells respire to produce the energy needed for growth.
- To recover or regain strength after exertion; to rest and catch one's breath.
- After the intense debate, he needed a moment to respire before continuing.
- The hikers stopped at the summit to respire and enjoy the view.
- She sat down on the bench to respire after carrying the heavy boxes.