perspire

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pə(r)ˈspaɪə(r)/

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Verb

Plain form perspire

Third-person singular perspires

Past tense perspired

Past participle perspired

Present participle perspiring

1. (transitive & intransitive) If a person perspires, they emit sweat through the skin's pores.
   • Synonym: sweat

Related words

• perspiration