Synonyms for aspirate

Synonyms for (noun) aspirate

Synonyms: aspirate

Definition: a consonant pronounced with aspiration

Similar words: consonant

Definition: a speech sound that is not a vowel


Synonyms for (verb) aspirate

Synonyms: aspirate

Definition: suck in (air)

Similar words: breathe in, inhale, inspire

Definition: draw in (air)

Usage: Inhale deeply; inhale the fresh mountain air; The patient has trouble inspiring; The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well


Synonyms: aspirate

Definition: pronounce with aspiration; of stop sounds

Similar words: pronounce, say, sound out, enounce, enunciate, articulate

Definition: speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way

Usage: She pronounces French words in a funny way; I cannot say `zip wire'; Can the child sound out this complicated word?


Synonyms: aspirate, suck out, draw out

Definition: remove as if by suction

Usage: aspirate the wound

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


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