verb intrans
to excrete (moisture) in visible quantities through the openings of the sweat glands, esp as a result of heat, exertion, or anxiety
to emit or exude moisture
Cheese sweats in ripening
to gather surface moisture in beads as a result of condensation
to exert oneself so as to cause perspiration; to work hard
She had been sweating over her letter of application for hours
to undergo mental or emotional tension or anxiety
I thought I'd leave him to sweat for a while
said of vegetables: to cook gently in melted fat until the juices run out
to emit (sweat) from pores
to cause (a person or animal) to sweat
to cook (vegetables) gently in melted fat until the juices run out
to melt (e.g. solder) by heating so as to cause a flow, esp between surfaces to join them
to join (surfaces) by such means
to heat (metal) so as to extract a constituent that will melt easily
NAmer, informal to worry about (something)
sweat blood informal to work or worry intensely
[Old English swǣtan]