Synonyms of respire
5 similar words
Another word for respire is breathe. Other synonyms of respire are draw breath, inbreathe, suspire and spire.
Synonyms and similar words for respire
verbTo breathe in and out successively.
- breatheTo draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
- draw breath
- inbreathe
- suspire
- spire obsolete
Meaning of respire
- verb To breathe in and out successively.
- verb To recover one's breath or breathe easily following stress.
- verb To take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide (as animals do), or vice versa (as plants do).
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Questions about synonyms of respire
- What is another word for respire?
- Respire has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as breathe, draw breath, inbreathe, suspire and spire.
- What does respire mean?
- Respire means to breathe in and out successively.
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