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Definition of perspire

perspire

/pərˈspaɪ.ər/
per · spire
Adjective:perspiring
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Past Simple:perspired
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Past Participle:perspired
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Present Participle:perspiring
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perspire Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or nervousness.

Example

"The athletes began to perspire heavily after running several laps in the afternoon heat."

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• Rhymes for perspire

• Nearby Words

perspective
perspex
perspiration
perspire
persuadable
persuade
persuader

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Middle French perspirer, from Latin perspirare ('to breathe or blow through constantly'), formed from per- ('through') and spirare ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perspire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perspire
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