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perspire

The correct spelling is perspire.

How to pronounce perspire

verb

Say it like: Per-spi-re

The correct spelling is perspire. To emit (sweat or perspiration) through the skin's pores. For example: "I was perspiring freely after running the marathon."

Usage Examples

I was perspiring freely after running the marathon.

A fluid perspires.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To emit (sweat or perspiration) through the skin's pores.
  2. 2.To be evacuated or excreted, or to exude, through the pores of the skin.

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