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The correct spelling is expire.
How to pronounce expire
/ɛkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /ɛkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Exp-ire
The correct spelling is expire. To die. For example: "The patient expired in hospital."
Usage Examples
“The patient expired in hospital.”
“My library card will expire next week.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To die.
- 2.To lapse and become invalid.
- 3.To exhale; to breathe out.
- 4.To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapour; to emit in minute particles.
- 5.To bring to a close; to terminate.
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