respire

One entry found for respire.

Main Entry: re·spire
Pronunciation: ri-sp()r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): re·spired; re·spir·ing
intransitive verb
1 : BREATHE; specifically : to inhale and exhale air successively
2 of a cell or tissue : to take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation
transitive verb : BREATHE