One entry found for inspire.

Main Entry: in·spire
Pronunciation: in-sp()r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): in·spired; in·spir·ing
1 : to move or guide by divine influence <prophets inspired by God>
2 a : to stimulate to greater or higher activity : make spirited <inspired by his parents> b : to cause to have a particular thought or feeling <the old house inspired her with longing for the past> c : to cause a feeling of : AROUSE <inspires confidence in her followers>
3 : INHALE
4 : BRING ABOUT <studies that inspired several inventions>
- in·spir·er noun

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