respire
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To breathe, or in biology, to carry out the chemical process by which living cells release energy from food.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "Fish _____ using gills instead of lungs to extract oxygen from water."
Answer: respire
In your own words, what does "respire" mean?
To breathe, or in biology, to carry out the chemical process by which living cells release energy from food.
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