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- pronunciation:
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spaIr
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
perspires, perspiring, perspired |
definition: |
to exude moisture through the pores of the skin; sweat.
The actors were perspiring heavily under the stage lights. |
related words: |
stew |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
definition: |
to exude through the pores of the skin.
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derivation: |
perspiringly (adv.) |
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