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Inspire

/ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Inspire"

verb
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

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

    "Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue."

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

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