perspire

Definitions


[pəˈspʌɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
(e.g: Will was perspiring heavily)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from French perspirer, from Latin perspirare, from per- ‘through’ + spirare ‘breathe’




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