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The definition of inspire
6 Definitions of: inspire
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- verb, to exert a stimulating or beneficial effect upon (a person); animate or invigorate
- verb, to arouse (with a particular emotion or to a particular action); stir
- verb, to prompt or instigate; give rise to
- verb, to guide or arouse by divine influence or inspiration
- verb, to take or draw (air, gas, etc) into the lungs; inhale
- verb, a) to breathe into or upon b) to breathe life into
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| Synonyms: | stimulating, influence, superlative, motivate, move, cause, stimulate, encourage, persuade, spur | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | discourage |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of inspire