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Meaning
Verb
●
To
infuse
into the
mind
; to
communicate
to the
spirit
; to
convey
, as by a
divine
or
supernatural
influence; to
disclose
preternaturally
; to
produce
in, as by inspiration.
●
To
infuse
into; to
affect
,
as with
a
superior
or
supernatural
influence; to
fill
with what
animates
,
enlivens
or
exalts
; to
communicate
inspiration
to.
●
To
draw in
by the
operation
of
breathing
; to inhale.
●
To
infuse
by
breathing
, or
as if
by
breathing
.
●
To
breathe
into; to
fill
with the
breath
; to animate.
●
To
spread
rumour
indirectly.
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Origin
inspire
English
enspirer
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
inspirare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Beghast
Empower
Enliven
Aspirate
Arouse
Set On Fire
Antonyms
Expire
Confuse
Exhale
Related
Motivate
Encourage
Excite
Impress
Provoke
Spur
Attract
Persuade
Evoke
Entertain
Educate
Engender
Teach
Promote
Stimulate
Entice
Convince
Foster
Enable
Create
Spark
Influence
Nurture
Motivates
Compel
Inform
Guide
Direct
Support
Enlighten
Invite
Cultivate
Embrace
Encourages
Propel
Prompt
Urge
Challenge
Help
Embolden
Empowering
Energize
Discover
Captivate
Facilitate
Enthuse
Engage
Shape
Amuse
Tell
Strengthen
Force
Motivating
Train
Galvanise
Reinforce
Bring
Incite
More
Rhymes
Fire
Hire
Sire
Lier
Dire
Dyer
Byre
Trier
Quire
Briar
Dryer
Afire
Shire
Skier
Spire
Drier
Flyer
Crier
Attire
Retire
Aspire
Admire
Squire
Higher
Umpire
Entire
Expire
Empire
Desire
Require
Inspire
Inquire
Suspire
Maguire
Enquire
Acquire
Supplier
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