Respire
(verb)
- To inhale and exhale air in the process of breathing.
- To take in and give out air as a living organism.
- To revive or renew oneself through breathing.
Origin:
The word "respire" comes from the latin word "respirare" which means to breathe again.
Examples:
- He was trying to respire after running the marathon.
- The fish were respiring under water.
- She respired deeply to calm herself before the big presentation.
- He respired a sigh of relief after finishing the exam.
- The plant respires through its leaves.