Latin · root
spirare
breathe
Words sharing this root
aspirantSeeking a position or achievement, or a person doing so.aspirateA speech sound made with an audible release of breath.aspirationPronunciation of a consonant with an audible release of breath.aspirationA strong hope to achieve something.aspireto strongly hope or aim to achieve somethingconspiratorA person secretly involved in an unlawful or harmful plot.conspireTo act together secretly to bring about an outcome.expirationThe act of breathing air out.expirationThe ending of a period during which something lasts or remains valid.expireTo reach the end of an allotted period.expireTo breathe out air.inspirationAn influence that sparks creative ideas or motivation.inspirationThe act of drawing air into the lungs.inspireTo awaken a strong feeling that moves someone to respond.inspireTo draw air into the lungs.perspirationMoisture produced and released through the skin.respirationThe process by which cells release energy from nutrients.respirationThe process of exchanging gases between an organism and its environment.transpireTo give off moisture through pores or surfaces.transpireTo happen or take place.transpireTo become known or revealed.