respirare

Definitions of respirare
  1. verb
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
    synonyms: alitare
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    sospirare
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
    espirare, fiatare
    expel air
    aspirare, inalare, inspirare
    draw in (air)
    ansare, rantolare
    breathe with difficulty
    sbadigliare
    utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    soffiare
    exhale hard
    frignare
    snuff up mucus through the nose
  2. verb
    be alive
    synonyms: alitare
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    intercedere, intercorrere, sopravvivere
    support oneself
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