inspire

verb

(transitive) 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.

(transitive) To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

(ambitransitive) To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.

To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

(transitive) To spread rumour indirectly.

(archaic, transitive) To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

Roots

spirospir- · Latin · breathe

Synonyms for inspire

enlivenv invigoratev instigatev motivatev cheern encouragev heartenv excitev emboldenv stimulatev exaltv promptv arousev provokev animateadj inspiritv evokev energizev exhilaratev vivifyv upliftn

Words related to inspire

inspirationaladj inspirationallyadv inspirern inspirationn exhortv incitev enthusev instillv revolutionizev rearouse inbreathe innerve galvanizesv empowerv ennoblingadj afflatusn instillmentn enlightenv engenderv

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