perspire
[ per-spahyuh r ]
/ pərˈspaɪər /
verb (used without object), per·spired, per·spir·ing.
to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
verb (used with object), per·spired, per·spir·ing.
to emit through pores; exude.
Origin of perspire
OTHER WORDS FROM perspire
Words nearby perspire
perspicacity,
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British Dictionary definitions for perspire
perspire
/ (pəˈspaɪə) /
verb
to secrete or exude (perspiration) through the pores of the skin
Derived forms of perspire
perspiringly, adverbWord Origin for perspire
C17: from Latin
perspīrāre to blow, from
per- (through) +
spīrāre to breathe; compare
inspire
Medical definitions for perspire
perspire
[ pər-spīr′ ]
v.
To excrete perspiration through the pores of the skin.