respire

Meanings

• Verb

  Breath in and out; inhale and exhale

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Variants

List of all variants of respire that leads to same result
respire , respired , respires , respiring

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Etymology

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From Latin 'respirare' meaning 'to breathe' or 'to breathe again'

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Trivia

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1. The average person takes about 17,000 breaths per day.

2. Deep breathing can help reduce stress and improve focus.

3. During a sneeze, the body can expel air at speeds up to 100 miles per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Inspire: To breathe in; to fill with a feeling or idea; to influence or motivate

2. Expire: To breathe out; to come to an end; to die

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Culture

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In Haitian Vodou, 'Rèsip' is a loa (god) of the earth and forests, often depicted as a snake or a man with a snake coiled around his neck. The loa is associated with fertility, agriculture, and healing.

How to Memorize "respire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of breathing in and out, focusing on the sensation of the air moving in and out of your lungs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of relief and relaxation that comes with taking a deep breath.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'RESPITE' to remember the meaning: R - Respire E - Exhale S - Sustain P - Preserve I - Inspire T - Take

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