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to sigh

verbgeneral usecommon/suʃpiˈɾaɾ/sus·pi·rar

Definition

1

To emit a long, deep, audible breath expressing an emotion (relief, weariness, longing, passion).

Usage examples

She sighed with relief upon hearing the good news.
The poet sighed for his distant beloved.

Common combinations

to sigh with reliefto sigh for loveto sigh deeply