Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suspire

verb
/sʌsˈpaɪər/
Definition
To breathe out deeply or sigh.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, she would often suspire deeply as she sank into her favorite chair.
  • He suspired with a mixture of relief and exhaustion at the end of the meeting.
Meaning
The act of releasing a long, deep breath, often expressing weariness, relief, or melancholy.
Synonyms
  • sigh
  • exhale
  • breath out