aspirate

Meanings

• Verb

  Breathe in a substance, especially a liquid or gas, forcefully and noisily through the nose or mouth.

• Verb

  To swallow a liquid or food rapidly and forcefully, making a loud, gulping sound.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

breathe in , inhale , inspire

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aspirate
aspire , despair , empire , expire , ire , spire , tire

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Homophones

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1. Aspirate (en) : A medical procedure in which a liquid, gas, or food is drawn into the lungs for diagnostic purposes.
   

2. Aspirant (en) : A person who aspires to something or who is seeking to be admitted to a profession or organization.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of aspirate that leads to same result
aspirate , aspirates , aspirated , aspirating

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Forms

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aspirated, aspirates, aspirating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word ‘aspirare’, meaning ‘to breathe upon’ or ‘to breathe in’.

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Trivia

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1. The human body takes in about 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of air each day.

2. The world record for the fastest time to drink a glass of water is held by Masako Sugiura, who aspirated 50.2 liters (13.2 gallons) in just 12.5 seconds.

3. The word ‘aspirate’ is derived from the Latin word ‘aspirare’, which means ‘to breathe upon’ or ‘to breathe in’.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inhale: The act of drawing air into the lungs.

2. Exhale: The act of expelling air from the lungs.

3. Breathe: The act of inhaling and exhaling air to supply oxygen to the body and remove carbon dioxide.

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Culture

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In literature, the word ‘aspirate’ has been used to describe the act of taking in something eagerly or forcefully. In art, it can refer to the technique of applying paint in a thin, dry layer, allowing the underlying color to show through. In music, it can refer to the act of taking a deep breath before singing or playing an instrument.

How to Memorize "aspirate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself forcefully drawing a liquid or gas into your lungs through your nose or mouth.
   - Visualize the sound you make while aspirating.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word ‘aspirate’ with the act of taking something in forcefully.
   - Associate the word with the sound made while doing so.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic ‘A Spider Ate A Fly: A Spirited Actor Aspires Fervently In Yonder.’

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