RESPIRED Meaning and
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Respired is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "respire." The term respire refers to the process of breathing, inhaling and exhaling air or any other gaseous substance, in order to acquire oxygen for the body and remove carbon dioxide as waste. Respire is a fundamental biological process that takes place in living organisms, especially in animals, birds, and humans.
The verb respire also encompasses various physiological activities associated with breathing, such as the expansion and contraction of the lungs, the exchange of gases in the alveoli, and the transportation of oxygenated blood throughout the body via the circulatory system. Respiration is an essential metabolic process that enables cells to produce energy by oxidizing glucose in the presence of oxygen, through which the body generates ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the main energy currency of cells.
In a broader sense, respire can also be used metaphorically to describe a sense of relief or rejuvenation after going through a difficult or stressful situation. It can imply a moment of relaxation or regaining composure after experiencing emotional or physical exertion.
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Etymology of RESPIRED
The word "respired" has its roots in the Latin word "respirare", which is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and "spirare" meaning "to breathe". Hence, the literal meaning of "respirare" is "to breathe again". Over time, the word evolved and was eventually adopted into English as "respired", which refers to the act of breathing or inhaling/exhaling air.
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Conjugate verb Respired
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