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in·spire
 inspire
- pronunciation:
- ihn
spaIr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inspired, inspires, inspiring |
| definition 1: |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in.
- similar words:
- move
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| definition 2: |
to exert a stimulating influence on.
- similar words:
- challenge, fire, induce, invite, kindle, move
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| definition 3: |
to cause (a state of mind or emotion) to occur.
She inspired confidence in him.- similar words:
- induce, kindle, move, provoke
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| definition 4: |
to breathe in.
- antonyms:
- exhale, expire
- similar words:
- draw
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| definition 5: |
to cause (an event or situation) to occur.
His speech inspired a revolt.- similar words:
- prompt, provoke
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| related words: |
activate, actuate, animate, arouse, cheer, dispose, encourage, enlighten, evoke, illuminate, incite, interest, motivate, pick, prime, rally, saturate, spirit, stimulate, stir, tempt, thrill, touch, warm, work |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to stimulate or cause feelings of exaltation in others.
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| definition 2: |
to inhale.
- antonyms:
- exhale
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| related words: |
prevail |
| derivations: |
inspired (adj.), inspiring (adj.), inspiringly (adv.) |
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