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perspire


Meanings
  • Verb

    To sweat, especially as a natural response to heat or physical exertion

  • Noun

    The act or process of producing and secreting sweat from the body


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780266"

Synonyms

sweat
Rhymes
Words rhyming with perspire
expire , aspire , adire , entire , conspire
Variants
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perspire , perspired , perspires , perspiring
Forms
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perspires, perspired, perspiring, perspiredly, perspiration


Etymology
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From Old French perspirer, from per- 'through' + spirare 'breathe'.


Trivia
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  1. The average person produces about 1-2 liters of perspiration per day.

  2. Perspiration is made up of water, electrolytes, and other substances.

  3. Some animals, like pigs and hippos, do not sweat and instead cool down by wallowing in mud.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sweat: Perspiration is a type of sweat, which is a clear liquid produced by the body to help regulate temperature.

  2. Hydration: Staying hydrated is important for maintaining healthy perspiration levels, as dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion and other health problems.


Culture
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Perspiration is a natural response to heat and physical exertion, and is often associated with discomfort and embarrassment in social situations. In literature and art, perspiration has been used as a symbol of hard work and dedication, as well as a sign of fear or anxiety.

How to Memorize "perspire"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine droplets of sweat forming on the surface of the skin, and running down in small streams.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of relief when you finish a tough workout and start to cool down.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym PERSPIRE to remember the definition: 'Perspiration: Excessive Respiration Sweat Produced In Response to Exertion'.


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