inspire
//ɪnˈspaɪər//
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.