Perspire Definition

pər-spīr
perspired, perspires, perspiring
verb
perspired, perspires, perspiring
To give forth (a characteristic salty moisture) through the pores of the skin; sweat.
Webster's New World
To expel through external pores; exude.
American Heritage
(intransitive) To emit sweat or perspiration through the skin's pores.
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Origin of Perspire

  • From Old French perspirer, from Latin perspirare (“to breathe everywhere, blow constantly"), from per (“through") + spirare (“to breath"); see spirit.

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin perspīrāre to blow steadily per- through per– spīrāre to breathe

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Perspire Sentence Examples

  • Children perspire less than adults and require a higher core body temperature to trigger sweating.

  • Hot flashes cause you to perspire enough to warrant a change of pajamas.

  • Your heart rate will be up, you will perspire; you will have a headache and stomachache.

  • Needless to say, waterproof mascara works well for women who are in the water (swimmers, those who work outdoors in snow or rain) and also for when you perspire a lot, such as during a workout.

  • Although the episodes are usually short-lived, some women perspire beyond their control, with a need to change clothing.

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Words Starting With

PPEPER

Words Ending With

EREIRE

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Words Starting With P and Ending With E

Starts With P & Ends With EStarts With PE & Ends With EStarts With P & Ends With RE

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With P8 Letter Words Ending With E