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   inspire

   /ɪnˈspʌɪə/

   verb

   • 1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: "his philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists" 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 (a feeling): "he inspired his students with a vision of freedom"
   • ▪ give rise to: "the film 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

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSPIRE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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

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   Definition of 'inspire' inspire. (ɪnspaɪəʳ ) Word forms: inspires , inspiring , inspired. 1. verb B2. If someone or something inspires you to do something new or unusual, they make you want to do it. These herbs will inspire you to try out all sorts of exotic-flavoured dishes! [VERB noun to-infinitive]

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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.

6. 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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   Define inspire. inspire synonyms, inspire pronunciation, inspire translation, English dictionary definition of inspire. fill with high emotion; to guide by divine influence; stimulate creativity: Her beauty could inspire a work of art.

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

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishinspire verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of inspire verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSPIRE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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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.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › inspireInspire Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    INSPIRE meaning: 1 : to make (someone) want to do something to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create often followed by to + verb; 2 : to cause (something) to happen or be created.