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- pronunciation:
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spaIr
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
inspires, inspiring, inspired |
| definition 1: |
If someone or something inspires you, they give you confidence that you can do something or the feeling that you want to do something.
My grandmother is a writer and she inspired me to become a writer too.The beautiful waterfall inspired him to write a song.- similar words:
- challenge, invite
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| definition 2: |
If a person or thing inspires a particular emotion in someone, it means that they cause that person to feel that emotion.
Angie was afraid to try out for the soccer team, but her dad inspired confidence in her. He reminded her how good she was at other sports.- similar words:
- move
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| definition 3: |
If something inspires another thing, it causes it to happen by giving people confidence, excitement, or courage.
The discovery of this new type of drug inspired a revolution in medicine.- similar words:
- prompt
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| related words: |
activate, animate, cheer, dispose, encourage, illuminate, interest, motivate, pick, stimulate, stir, tempt, thrill, touch |
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| derivation: |
inspiringly (adv.) |
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