perspire

[pərˈspaɪər]

perspire Definition

• 1. to produce sweat through the pores in the skin
• 2. to be wet with sweat

Using perspire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perspire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I always perspire a lot during my workouts.

• Example

  The heat made him perspire heavily.

• Example

  She was perspiring profusely after running the marathon.

perspire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perspire

• sweat
• transpire
• exude

Phrases with perspire

• perspire heavily

  to sweat profusely

  Example

  The hot weather made her perspire heavily.

• perspire through one's clothes

  to sweat so much that it soaks through one's clothing

  Example

  He was perspiring so much that his shirt was soaked through.

• perspire like a pig

  to sweat excessively

  Example

  I always perspire like a pig when I exercise.

Origins of perspire

from Latin 'per' meaning 'through' and 'spirare' meaning 'to breathe'

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Summary: perspire in Brief

'Perspire' [pərˈspaɪər] is a verb that means to produce sweat through the pores in the skin or to be wet with sweat. It is often used to describe physical exertion or hot temperatures, as in 'The heat made him perspire heavily.' 'Perspire' can also be used in phrases like 'perspire heavily' or 'perspire through one's clothes,' which indicate excessive sweating.