1. past tense of perspire; sweated, especially as a result of heat, physical exertion, or nervousness

Examples

• She perspired heavily during the marathon.
• He perspired nervously before the job interview.
• The workers perspired in the hot factory.
• I perspired through my shirt after the workout.
• The athlete perspired profusely in the summer heat.
• She perspired slightly from climbing the stairs.