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Respire
rɪˈspʌɪə
Respire definitions
verb
respire
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respiring
- breathe
"he lay back, respiring deeply"
- (of a plant) carry out respiration, especially at night when photosynthesis has ceased
"lichens respire at lower levels of temperature and moisture"
- recover hope, courage, or strength after a time of difficulty
"the archduke, newly respiring from so long a war"