expire

/ɪkˈspaɪə(ɹ)/verb
Elementary
1

To die.

2

To lapse and become invalid.

3

To come to an end; to conclude.

4

To exhale; to breathe out.

5

To give forth insensibly or gently, as a fluid or vapour; to emit in minute particles.

6

To bring to a close; to terminate.

7

To cause to lapse; to invalidate.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing