respire

[US]/rɪˈspaɪə/
[UK]/rɪˈspaɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to breathe
vt.(of plants) to carry out respiration

Phrases & Collocations

respire deeply

respire freely

respire slowly

respire easily

respire naturally

respire properly

respire rhythmically

respire quietly

respire calmly

respire optimally

Example Sentences

humans respire to obtain oxygen from the air.

plants respire at night when photosynthesis stops.

it is essential to respire properly during exercise.

animals respire through lungs or gills.

when we respire, carbon dioxide is released.

she took a deep breath to respire more effectively.

respiring organisms require a constant supply of oxygen.

respire deeply to calm your nerves.

some fish respire through specialized skin surfaces.

understanding how we respire is important in biology.

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