Respire
/rɪˈspaɪər/noun
To breathe, especially in a way that is rhythmic or regular.
Did you know?The word 'respire' is linked to the Latin 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'spirit', highlighting the deep connection between breathing and life force.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*speis-
“To breathe or blow.”
Latin
Latin
respirare
“To breathe again or revive.”
Old French
Old French
respirer
“To breathe, take a breath.”
14th Century
Middle English
respiren
“To breathe; to draw breath.”
Modern English
English
respire
“To breathe, especially in relation to the act of inhalation and exhalation.”
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