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respire

verb

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Meaning

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To breathe; to take in and exhale air, especially as a biological process.

Example Sentence

All living organisms need to respire to survive, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

Usage Note

Used in biology and health contexts to describe the fundamental process of breathing and gas exchange in living things, essential for life.

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