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panted

/ˈpæntɪd/ /ˈpæntəd/

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verb

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, the little boy panted heavily. "

physiology body action

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verb

To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.

Examples :

"Even though she was tired from the job interview, Sarah panted to hear if she got the position. "

emotion mind sensation

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verb

To long for (something); to be eager for (something).

Examples :

"The children panted for a long weekend of fun. "

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verb

Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, her heart panted in her chest, making her feel breathless. "

physiology body

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verb

To sigh; to flutter; to languish.

Examples :

"After finally reaching the top of the steep hill, the dog panted softly, his tongue lolling out. "

physiology body sensation

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verb

To heave, as the breast.

Examples :

"After running up the stairs, she panted, trying to catch her breath. "

physiology body action

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verb

To bulge and shrink successively, of iron hulls, etc.

Examples :

"After years of taking a beating from waves and collisions, the old freighter's hull visibly panted with each swell, showing the strain on its weakened metal plates. "

nautical technical