Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index R respire: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•spire Pronunciation: (ri-spīr'), [key] — v., -spired, -spir•ing. —v.i. to inhale and exhale air for the purpose of maintaining life; breathe. to breathe freely again, after anxiety, trouble, etc. —v.t. to breathe; inhale and exhale. to exhale. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: respire (Thesaurus) respiratory system respirometer TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: recherch Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language