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RESPIRE

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Respire.

Respire - as a verb

Breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety

Undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide

Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

Example: "I can breathe better when the air is clean"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breathesuspiretake a breath
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Respire - as a noun

Rest, respite.

Example Sentences

"I take a deep breath to respire before making the jump."
"People need to respire in order to stay alive."
"The doctor told her to respire slowly and deeply to calm down."
"During meditation, it is important to respire consciously."
"He was advised by his therapist to respire deeply during moments of stress."
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Word Game Points

Is RESPIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, respire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RESPIRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, respire is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RESPIRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, respire is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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