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v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of respire.

"In warmer regions, the vine burns - or "respires" - malic acid, transforming it into water, carbon dioxide and, most important, energy, which the plant uses for other physiological functions."

respired    respires    respiring   

breathe    suspire    take a breath    undergo   

respiration    suspire   

exhale    expire    wheeze    saw wood    snore   

breathe    exhale   

dut    écoute    gagne    commettre    travaille