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suspire

/səˈspaɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • To breathe out with a hiss or a sigh.

    - "The wind suspires through the trees."
    - "He suspires deeply, letting out all his worries."

Pronunciation
  1. /səˈspaɪə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with suspire
hiss , miss , diss , kiss , bliss
Homophones
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  1. heaves

  2. levies

  3. releves

  4. supplies

  5. suspects

  6. surveys


Variants
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suspire , suspired , suspires , suspiring
Forms
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verb: to suspire, to hiss or sigh out with a hissing sound., noun: a suspire, a hiss or sigh., gerund: suspending, hissing or sighing.


Etymology
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From the Old French 'susspirer',' meaning 'to breathe out, to hiss or sigh'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Hissing: A loud, hissing sound, often created by the forceful expulsion of air or gas through a narrow opening or slit.

  2. Sighing: A deep, audible breath that is expelled slowly and with a distinctive sound. Sighing can be a voluntary act, such as when one sighs in relief or contentment, or it can be an involuntary response to various emotional or physical stimuli, such as when one sighs deeply after a long period of exertion or concentration.

  3. Breathing: The process by which an organism takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide through the respiratory system. Breathing is a fundamental function that is necessary for the survival of most organisms, including humans. Breathing can be a voluntary act, such as when one takes a deep breath to calm oneself, or it can be an involuntary response to various stimuli, such as when one breathes in response to the presence of oxygen in the environment.


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In various cultures, the act of suspending one's breath, or 'suspiring', is often associated with the supernatural or the mystical. For example, in some traditional folktales, a character who is about to meet with a terrible fate is said to 'suspire' before the encounter, as if to prepare for the impending danger. In other cultures, the act of suspending one's breath is used as a form of meditation or spiritual practice, with the belief that doing so can help to focus the mind, calm the emotions, and promote a sense of inner peace and harmony.

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