PERSPIRE


Meaning of PERSPIRE in English

■ verb give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.

Derivatives

perspiration noun

perspiratory adjective

Origin

C17: from Fr. ~r , from L. perspirare , from per- 'through' + spirare 'breathe'.

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