pers
pire
Third Person
perspires
Present Participle
perspiring
Past Tense
perspired
Past Participle
perspired
1
to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat
- I tend to perspire a lot when I'm anxious.
- After a strenuous workout, athletes often perspire profusely.
- Even in cool weather, some people may perspire due to nervousness.
- She noticed that her palms began to perspire as she waited for her turn.
- We all perspired after running a marathon.