English Explanatory Dictionary

suspire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To breathe, especially to exhale
  2. To sigh.
noun
  1. A long, deep breath; a sigh.

Pronunciation

/səˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-suspire.wav

Word forms

suspire suspires suspiring suspired

Etymology

Late Middle English, from Latin suspīrāre. Cognate with Old French sospirer (modern soupirer) and Spanish suspirar.

Synonyms

breathe

Related words

suspiral suspiration suspirious
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