Synonyms for

Respiration

Verb / ˌrespɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for respiration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of breathing, which involves inhaling and exhaling air.

Synonyms & similar words

ventilation externalrespiration breathing internalrespiration cellularrespiration breathing inhalation exhalation ventilation oxygenation aeration airing ventilating inspiration expiration breath air wind breeze draft gust

Example sentences

  1. After running a mile, I had to stop and catch my breath because my respiration was so fast.
  2. Fish use gills for respiration instead of lungs like humans.
  3. When someone is drowning, their respiration can be compromised.
  4. During yoga class, the instructor reminded us to focus on our respiration and take deep breaths.
  5. The doctor measured the patient's respiration rate by counting how many breaths they took in a minute.

Quotes

  • "Just as the wave cannot exist for itself, but is ever a part of the heaving surface of the ocean, so must I never live my life for itself, but always in the experience which is going on around me." - Albert Schweitzer
  • "The two elements the traveler first captures in the big city are extra human architecture and furious rhythm. Geometry and anguish." - Federico Garcia Lorca
  • "Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance." - Amit Ray

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