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breathe vs suspire

suspire vs breathe

breathe and suspire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
breathe No No Yes No
suspire No No Yes No
As verbs, breathe and suspire are synonyms defined as:
  • breathe and suspire: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
Other synonyms of breathe include respire, take a breath.
As verbs, suspire is a hyponym of breathe; that is, suspire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than breathe:
  • breathe: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
  • suspire: heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
Other hyponyms of breathe include respire, choke, hyperventilate, hiccough, hiccup, sigh, breathe out, exhale, expire, breathe in, inhale, inspire, wheeze, yawn, saw logs, saw wood, snore.
breathe (verb) suspire (verb)
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
expel (gases or odors) heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
utter or tell
manifest or evince
impart as if by breathing
be alive
allow the passage of air through
Difference between breathe and suspire

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