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Suspire Definition & Meaning

suspire
verb
  1. heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily; "She sighed sadly"
  2. draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"

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Frequently asked questions

What does suspire mean?
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily; "She sighed sadly" draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring"
What part of speech is suspire?
Suspire is a verb.
How many definitions does suspire have?
Suspire has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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