perspired

per·spire

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [per-spahyuh r]
- /pərˈspaɪər/
- /pəˈspaɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-spahyuh r]
- /pərˈspaɪər/

Definitions of perspired word

verb without object perspired to secrete a salty, watery fluid from the sweat glands of the skin, especially when very warm as a result of strenuous exertion; sweat. 1
verb with object perspired to emit through pores; exude. 1

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Origin of perspired

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin perspīrāre to blow constantly (said of the wind), breathe through; in New Latin: to sweat imperceptibly. See per-, inspire

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Parts of speech for Perspired

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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perspired popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perspired usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for perspired

verb perspired

defecated — Simple past tense and past participle of defecate.
egested — to discharge, as from the body; void (opposed to ingest).
excreted — Simple past tense and past participle of excrete.
oozed — Simple past tense and past participle of ooze.

All 4 Synonyms of perspired