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- pronunciation:
- ihn
spaIr
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
inspires, inspiring, inspired |
definition 1: |
to stimulate or influence (someone to do something) by stirring the emotions.
My mother's kindness inspired me to write a book about her.The captain's bravery inspired the crew to face the storm without fear.- similar words:
- challenge, invite, kindle
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definition 2: |
to cause to happen.
His speech inspired a revolt.- similar words:
- provoke
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related words: |
activate, animate, arouse, cheer, encourage, enlighten, illuminate, incite, interest, pick, rally, stimulate, stir, tempt, thrill, touch, warm |
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derivation: |
inspiringly (adv.) |
The word inspire
contains the following part:
spir, spiro
Latin
root
that means breathe
Example words:
aspiration, aspire, conspiracy, conspire, expire, inspiration, inspire, perspiration, perspire, respiration, respiratory, spirit, spiritual, transpire
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