Perspire: meaning, definitions and examples
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perspire
[ pษrหspaษชษr ]
during physical activity
To perspire means to sweat, typically as a result of physical exertion or hot weather. It is the body's natural way of regulating temperature by releasing moisture through the skin's pores.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I tend to perspire a lot when I exercise.
- After running a mile, I could feel myself starting to perspire.
- She was perspiring profusely in the sweltering heat.
due to nervousness or anxiety
To perspire can also refer to sweating caused by nervousness, anxiety, or stress. It is a physical reaction to emotional stimuli, often manifesting as dampness on the palms or forehead.
Synonyms
beads of sweat, sweat
Examples of usage
- He began to perspire nervously before his big presentation.
- Her palms were perspiring with anxiety during the interview.
Translations
Translations of the word "perspire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น transpirar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคธเฅเคจเคพ เคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schwitzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkeringat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ pociฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใใใ
๐ซ๐ท transpirer
๐ช๐ธ sudar
๐น๐ท terlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ํ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุนุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ potit se
๐ธ๐ฐ potit sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๆฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ potiti se
๐ฎ๐ธ svitna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแกแฃแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษrlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ sudar
Etymology
The word 'perspire' originated from the Latin word 'perspirare', which means 'to breathe through'. The term has been used since the mid-17th century to describe the act of sweating. Perspiration is a natural bodily function that helps regulate body temperature and eliminate toxins. Throughout history, sweating has been associated with physical exertion, emotional stress, and even medical conditions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,949 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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