Perspire

usgb/pərˈspaɪər/
verb

To produce water from the skin, especially when you are hot or nervous.

She began to perspire in the hot summer sun.
Visual representation of "perspire" - To produce water from the skin, especially when you are hot or nervous

Often appears as...

  • perspire heavily
  • begin to perspire
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Visual representation of "perspire"
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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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