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- Dictionaryin·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
- 2. breathe in (air); inhale: "they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements"
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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
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.
Inspire definition: to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence. See examples of INSPIRE used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
verb. /ɪnˈspaɪər/ Verb Forms. to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well inspire somebody (with something) The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
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.
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.
To stimulate to action; motivate. A sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus. American Heritage. To cause, guide, communicate, or motivate as by divine or spiritual influence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
