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Inspire
ɪnˈspʌɪə
Inspire definitions
verb
inspire
inspired
inspires
inspiring
- 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"
stimulate motivate cause incline persuade encourage influence rouse move stir spur (on) goad energize galvanize incite impel- create (a feeling, especially a positive one) in a person
"their past record does not inspire confidence"
- 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"
- breathe in (air); inhale
"they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements"