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to respire
01
to breathe in and out, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
Intransitive
02
(of a plant) to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide during the night instead of performing photosynthesis
Intransitive
03
to regain normal breathing after exertion or stress
Intransitive
respire
v
respiration
n
respiration
n
respirator
n
respirator
n
respiratory
adj
respiratory
adj
Example
Humans respire to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in their lungs.
She respires deeply before starting her meditation routine.
Athletes focus on proper techniques to respire efficiently during intense workouts.
Inhaling deeply, she began to respire more slowly to manage her stress.
During the dark hours, the cactus respired slowly to conserve energy.
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