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spir

breathe

Related forms: spir · 27 words in this dictionary

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27 words

To have a strong desire to achieve or become something, typically something ambitious.

ad+spire

Shared component: spir · breathe

A tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church tower.

spir+e

Shared component: spir · breathe

A sudden good idea that helps you to create or do something.

in+spir+ation

Shared component: spir · breathe

The process of breathing; the act of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.

re+spir+ation

Shared component: spir · breathe

the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul

spir+it

Shared component: spir · breathe

a person who has a strong desire to achieve something important, such as a high position or an honor.

a+spir+ant

Shared component: spir · breathe

filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative

in+spir+ed

Shared component: spir · breathe

to breathe

re+spire

Shared component: spir · breathe

To pronounce a sound with an audible puff of breath.

a+spir+ate

Shared component: spir · breathe

Having a strong desire to achieve something or to be successful in a particular activity or profession.

a+spir+ing

Shared component: spir · breathe

A person or thing that inspires someone or something.

in+spir+er

Shared component: spir · breathe

(Phonetics) Pronounced with an audible, breathy release of air, as in the initial sound of 'pit' or 'tin' in English.

aspir+ate+ed

Shared component: spir · breathe

making someone feel enthusiastic, interested, or eager to do something

in+spir+ing

Shared component: spir · breathe

Relating to the process of breathing out air from the lungs.

ex+spir+atory

Shared component: spir · breathe

(present participle) to produce sweat through the pores of the skin, especially when hot or nervous.

per+spir+ing

Shared component: spir · breathe

(of air or a gas) able to be breathed

re+spir+able

Shared component: spir · breathe

a device worn over the nose and mouth to protect the wearer from inhaling dust, smoke, or other harmful substances or to provide them with oxygen or medicated air.

respir+ator

Shared component: spir · breathe

a person who takes part in a conspiracy.

con+spir+ator

Shared component: spir · breathe

Relating to or used in the act of breathing in.

in+spir+atory

Shared component: spir · breathe

relating to or affecting the organs and processes involved in breathing

re+spir+atory

Shared component: spir · breathe

not producing excitement, interest, or enthusiasm; dull and ordinary.

un+in+spiring

Shared component: spir · breathe

The clear, salty liquid that you pass through your skin when you are hot, ill, or afraid; sweat.

per+spir+ation

Shared component: spir · breathe

Providing inspiration; having the effect of inspiring someone.

in+spir+ational

Shared component: spir · breathe

The process by which water passes out from the surface of a plant or leaf into the atmosphere as vapour.

trans+spir+ation

Shared component: spir · breathe

relating to or suggesting a secret plan made by a group of people to do something unlawful or harmful.

con+spir+atorial

Shared component: spir · breathe