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Antonyms for re spires
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : ri-spahyuh r |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspaɪər |
Definition of re spires
Origin :- late 14c., from Old French respirer (12c.), from Latin respirare "breathe again, breathe in and out," from re- "again" (see re-) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit (n.)). Related: Respired; respiring.
- As in inhale : verb breathe in
- As in sigh : verb breathe out heavily
- As in breathe : verb take air in and let out
- As in respire : verb breathe
- As in draw : verb take out, extend
- As in exhale : verb breathe out
- As in gasp : verb draw breath in sharply
Synonyms for re spires
- attenuate
- blow
- breathe
- catch one's breath
- choke
- choose
- complain
- convulse
- cry
- discharge
- drag
- drain
- draw in
- eject
- elongate
- emanate
- emit
- evaporate
- exhale
- expel
- expire
- extort
- extract
- fan
- fight for breath
- gasp
- give off
- grieve
- groan
- gulp
- heave
- howl
- inhale
- inspire
- insufflate
- issue
- lament
- lengthen
- let out
- moan
- murmur
- open the floodgates
- oxidate
- pant
- pick
- puff
- pull
- pull out
- respire
- roar
- scent
- select
- sigh
- single out
- smell
- sniff
- sniffle
- snore
- snort
- sob
- sorrow
- sough
- steam
- stretch
- suck
- suck in
- suspire
- take
- use lungs
- vaporize
- wheeze
- whine
- whisper
- whistle
- whoop
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