perspire
to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat.
to emit through pores; exude.
Origin of perspire
1Other words from perspire
- per·spir·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- per·spir·a·ble, adjective
- per·spir·ing·ly, adverb
- per·spir·y, adjective
- un·per·spired, adjective
- un·per·spir·ing, adjective
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How to use perspire in a sentence
Old Garcia perspired with anguish as he looked over his caravan, and figured up the cost in his head.
Overland | John William De ForestThe horses panted and perspired, while horses and lads were covered with dust.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery | Burt L. StandishOne, a lad twelve years of age, engaged so earnestly in the sports, that he perspired from his whole body.
Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I | Karl Ritter von ScherzerTad tugged and perspired, and in the end was forced to ask for assistance in getting the animal off the ground.
The Pony Rider Boys in New England | Frank Gee PatchinTo Kit, who inspired; to the creators, who perspired; and to Takahiro—may he not have expired.
When a Man Marries | Mary Roberts Rinehart
British Dictionary definitions for perspire
/ (pəˈspaɪə) /
to secrete or exude (perspiration) through the pores of the skin
Origin of perspire
1Derived forms of perspire
- perspiringly, adverb
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