to pant, to gasp
verb/ɐɾˈfaɾ/medium
ar·far
Definition
To breathe with difficulty and in a gasping manner, usually due to tiredness, exertion, or illness.
The athlete began to pant after the intense race.
The patient was gasping in bed, short of breath.
Common collocations
to pant from tirednessto gasp for air
Etymology
Do latim 'anhelare', através do galego-português.