inspire

//ɪnˈspaɪər//
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Verb

inspireInfinitive
inspirePresent tense
inspiredPast tense
inspiredPast participle
inspiringPresent participle
inspiresThird-person singular
1

to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or positive

Her courage inspired us to keep trying.

2

to create a feeling, especially a positive one, in a person

Her courage inspired hope in everyone around her.

3

to give someone an idea for something, especially a creative work

Her travels in Asia inspired her first novel.

4

to breathe in (archaic or technical usage)

The patient was instructed to inspire deeply during the examination.

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