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to respire
01
to breathe in and out, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
Intransitive
Examples
Humans respire to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in their lungs.
02
(of a plant) to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide during the night instead of performing photosynthesis
Intransitive
Examples
At night, the plant continues to respire, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
03
to regain normal breathing after exertion or stress
Intransitive
Examples
After the long run, she stopped to respire and catch her breath.
Lexical Tree
respiration
respirator
respiratory
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