tire

¹tire

verb \ˈtī(-ə)r\

tiredtir·ing

Definition of TIRE

intransitive verb

: to become weary

transitive verb

1

: to exhaust or greatly decrease the physical strength of : fatigue

2

: to wear out the patience of : bore

Origin of TIRE

Middle English tyren, from Old English tēorian, tȳrian

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of TIRE

tire, weary, fatigue, exhaust, jade, fag mean to make or become unable or unwilling to continue. tire implies a draining of one's strength or patience <the long ride tired us out>. weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing <wearied of the constant arguing>. fatigue suggests causing great lassitude through excessive strain or undue effort <fatigued by the day's chores>. exhaust implies complete draining of strength by hard exertion <shoveling snow exhausted him>. jade suggests the loss of all freshness and eagerness <appetites jaded by overindulgence>. fag implies a drooping with fatigue <shoppers all fagged out by the Christmas rush>.