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   in·spire

   /inˈspī(ə)r/

   verb

   • 1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: "his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing" Similar stimulatemotivatecauseinclinepersuadeencourageinfluencerousemovestirspur (on)goadenergizegalvanizeinciteimpelanimatefire the imagination offire with enthusiasmrare:inspiritincentivizefillip
   • ▪ create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person: "their past record does not inspire confidence" Similar arouseawakenpromptcauseinduceignitetriggerkindleproducegeneratebring outbring aboutgive rise tosow the seeds ofliterary:enkindleOpposite extinguish
   • ▪ animate someone with (such a feeling): "he inspired his students with a vision of freedom"
   • ▪ give rise to: "the movie was successful enough to inspire a sequel" Similar give rise tolead toresult inbring aboutcausebe the cause ofpromptproducespawnengenderbe the inspiration forliterary:beget
   • 2. breathe in (air); inhale: "they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements"

   Word Origin Middle Englishenspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into’ from in- ‘into’ + spirare ‘breathe’. The word was originally used of a divine or supernatural being, in the sense ‘impart a truth or idea to someone’.

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   • 1. inspirer noun

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   The meaning of INSPIRE is to spur on : impel, motivate. How to use inspire in a sentence. More on the Meaning of Inspire

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   INSPIRE definition: 1. to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it: 2. to make someone have a…. Learn more.

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   Inspire means to excite, encourage, or breathe life into. Inspire comes from the Latin word that means to inflame or to blow in to. When you inspire something, it is as if you are blowing air over a low flame to make it grow. A film can be inspired by a true story. Studying for your test will inspire confidence in you.

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   Inspire definition: to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence. See examples of INSPIRE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSPIRE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to exert a stimulating or beneficial effect upon (a person); animate or invigorate 2. to arouse (with a.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinspire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   inspire something to give somebody the idea for something, especially something artistic or that shows imagination. The choice of decor was inspired by a trip to India. His tragic story later inspired a Hollywood film.

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   v.tr. 1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence. 2. To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspire the congregation; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism. 3. a. To stimulate to action; motivate: a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus. See Synonyms at encourage. b.