Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perspirate
verb
/pərˈspīrət/
Definition
To sweat; to release moisture through the skin.
Examples
- After running for an hour, I could feel myself perspirating heavily.
- During the hot summer months, it’s not unusual to perspirate even while sitting still.
Meaning
The act of exuding sweat, which is a natural bodily function for regulating temperature and excreting waste.
Synonyms
- sweat
- exude
- percolate
