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RESPIRES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Respires.

Respires - 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)

Example Sentences

"She respires deeply to calm her nerves."
"The patient respires with difficulty due to his lung condition."
"The flower respires through tiny pores in its petals."
"He respires heavily after a long run."
"The diver respires underwater using an oxygen tank."
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Word Game Points

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

RESPIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RESPIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, respires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is RESPIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, respires is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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