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Perspire

usgb/pərˈspaɪər/Volume
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Physical Reaction

Perspire describes a natural body response, it's not a choice.

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Even in the shade, he began to perspire during the workout.
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Heat and Stress

Primarily used when discussing heat or anxiety-induced sweating.

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Interviews always make me nervous and perspire.
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Formality Level

More formal and less commonly used than 'sweat'.

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He preferred to say 'perspire' rather than 'sweat' in the meeting.
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