Perspire

Pronunciation

Origin

From Old French perspirer, from Latin perspirare ("to breathe everywhere, blow constantly"), from per ("through") + spirare ("to breath"); see spirit.

Full definition of perspire

Verb

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

Synonyms

• sweat

Related terms

• conspire
• inspire
• respire
• perspiration