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Definition of respirate

respirate

/ˈɹɛs.pə.ɹeɪt/
res · pi · rate
Adjective:respiratory
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Past Simple:respirated
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Past Participle:respirated
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Present Participle:respirating
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respirate Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To assist or maintain the breathing of a patient by means of artificial respiration or a mechanical ventilator.

Example

"The paramedics had to respirate the unconscious patient using a bag-valve mask during transport to the hospital."

2

To breathe in and out; to respire.

Example

"At high altitudes, climbers must consciously pace how they respirate to conserve energy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard biological and formal usage, the verb 'respire' is preferred to mean 'to breathe'; 'respirate' is most commonly used in clinical settings to mean assisting a patient's breathing with a mechanical ventilator.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a back-formation from 'respiration', ultimately from the Latin verb 'respirare' ('to breathe back or again').

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