1. breathes; takes in oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘respire’
2. undergoes cellular respiration to produce energy
Usage: biology

Examples

• The patient respires normally after the surgery.
• Every living cell respires to maintain life processes.
• The plant respires through its leaves and roots.
• The doctor checked how the newborn respires.
• Marine life respires using dissolved oxygen in water.
• The athlete respires heavily after the marathon.