Main Entry: re·spire

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈspī(ə)r\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): re·spired; re·spir·ing

intransitive verb

1 : breathe ; specifically : to inhale and exhale air successively
2 of a cell or tissue : to take up oxygen and produce carbon dioxide through oxidation

transitive verb

: breathe