Respire

usgb/rɪˈspaɪər/
verb

To breathe in and out.

Plants respire through their leaves
Visual representation of "respire" - To breathe in and out

Often appears as...

  • respire deeply
  • respire quickly
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Physical Act

Refers to the physical action of drawing breath, commonly used for living organisms.

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The doctor asked the patient to respire normally during the examination.
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Medical Context

Often used in medical or health-related contexts to discuss breathing functionality.

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The nurse monitored how the unconscious patient would respire on his own.
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Meditation Practice

Used in mindfulness or yoga to describe conscious control of breathing.

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During yoga, we focus on how we respire to aid relaxation.
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