Perspire: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ’ฆ
Add to dictionary

perspire

 

[ pษ™rหˆspaษชษ™r ]

Context #1

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

exude, glow, sweat

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.
Context #2

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transpirar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเฅ€เคจเคพ เค†เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwitzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeringat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pociฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ—ใ‚’ใ‹ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transpirer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sudar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•€์„ ํ˜๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุนุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potit sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บๆฑ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potiti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svitna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sudar

Word origin

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.

See also: conspire, spires, transpire.