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perspire Definition

per·spire (pər spīr′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·spired′, -·spir′·ing

to give forth (a characteristic salty moisture) through the pores of the skin; sweat

Etymology: Fr perspirer < L perspirare, to breathe everywhere < per-, through + spirare, to breathe: see per- & spirit

perspire Synonyms

perspire

v.

secrete, exude, lather; see sweat 1.

perspire Usage Examples

Object

  • lot: I tend to perspire a lot when riding and don't like walking into peoples homes with a wet back.
  • brow: These were enthusiastically received and in many cases were seen to cool off perspiring brows before being eaten.
  • competitor: Measurement then became a rush - more perspiring competitors.

Infinitive complement

  • regulate: If the body is unable to perspire to regulate heat flow in the body, a patient will suffer from dry skin.

Adjective complement

  • more: You may breathe more quickly, perspire more, have palpitations or suffer from various aches and pains.

Modifying Another Word

  • profusely: I was in such a state that, notwithstanding the cold, I was perspiring profusely.
  • naturally: But the body is left free to perspire naturally, allowing toxins to be released from the body.
  • heavily: To be effective the exercise should be sufficiently vigorous to make you become out of breath or perspire heavily.
  • much: From Kevin Pain Why do you seem to perspire so much during your live shows?
  • freely: When you are perspiring freely, cool down in the shower before you return for a second session.
  • easily: Artists of a large and wholesome vitality get rid of their art easily, as they breathe easily, or perspire easily.