Entry Word: tire

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to diminish the physical strength of <a pentathlon would tire all but the hardiest athletes> — see weaken 1
2 to make weary and restless by being dull or monotonous <this long dry lecture will tire the audience if you don't insert some jokes into it> — see ²bore
3 to use up all the physical energy of <I don't want our walk to tire you too much> — see exhaust 1