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in·spi·ra·tion

inspiration

 
 
pronunciation:
In sp reI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a thing or person that motivates or uplifts; that which inspires.
The actor said that his father, also a fine actor, had been a great inspiration to him.
synonyms:
afflatus, motivation, stimulus
similar words:
encouragement, fillip, impulse, incentive, influence, motive, spur
definition 2: motivation or creative spark.
I just don't have any inspiration to write poetry anymore.The artist drew his inspiration from nature.
definition 3: a burst of creative thought; a great or exciting idea.
I was looking out the window when I had a sudden inspiration.His idea to have the anniversary party at the restaurant where they had their first date was an inspiration.
synonyms:
afflatus, fancy, flash, idea, insight, revelation
similar words:
boost, enlightenment, illumination, intuition, light, motive
definition 4: the act of breathing in; inhaling.
synonyms:
draft, inhalation
similar words:
breathing, respiration
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