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- pronunciation:
- ihn
spaIr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
inspires, inspiring, inspired |
| definition 1: |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in.
The music of Bach and Mozart continues to inspire us even after more than two hundred years.- similar words:
- move
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| definition 2: |
to exert a stimulating influence on by stirring the emotions.
Our movement needs a leader who can inspire others.She knew she could write, but it took an encouraging mentor to inspire her to become a writer.Witnessing the tragedy inspired him to try to do something to prevent such events happening in the future.Her unusual beauty inspired him to take up painting again.- similar words:
- challenge, 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 cause (an event or situation) to occur.
His speech inspired a revolt.- similar words:
- prompt, provoke
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| definition 5: |
to breathe in.
In yoga class, we learn to inspire air slowly.- antonyms:
- exhale, expire
- similar words:
- draw
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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 |
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| derivation: |
inspiringly (adv.) |
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