respire

verb (used without object), re·spired, re·spir·ing.

1. to inhale and exhale air for the purpose of maintaining life; breathe.
2. to breathe freely again, after anxiety, trouble, etc.

verb (used with object), re·spired, re·spir·ing.

3. to breathe; inhale and exhale.
4. to exhale.

verb

1. to inhale and exhale (air); breathe
2. (intr) to undergo the process of respiration
3. literary to breathe again in a relaxed or easy manner, as after stress or exertion

v.

late 14c., from Old French respirer (12c.), from Latin respirare “breathe again, breathe in and out,” from re- “again” (see re-) + spirare “to breathe” (see spirit (n.)). Related: Respired; respiring.

v.

1. To breathe in and out; inhale and exhale.
2. To undergo the metabolic process of respiration.
3. To breathe easily again, as after a period of exertion.