Perspire

/pərˈspaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to emit a fluid from the pores of the skin, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion.

She began to perspire after running for several miles.

to sweat.

He tends to perspire heavily during intense workout sessions.

to become visible or apparent through effort; to show signs of stress or anxiety.

After presenting his project, he could feel himself starting to perspire from the pressure.

Late Middle English: from Latin 'perspirare', from 'per-' meaning 'through' + 'spirare' meaning 'breathe'.

perspire under pressure

to sweat due to stress or anxiety

perspiring palms

to have sweaty hands, often due to nervousness

perspire like a fountain

to sweat a lot, similar to a fountain's water flow

sweat

the fluid that is excreted through the skin

sweating

the process of producing perspiration

moisture

a small amount of liquid, often water, present in the air or on a surface

to sweat it out

I'm sweating it out waiting for the test results.

break a sweat

He didn't even break a sweat while running the marathon.