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Word: Inspire
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English enspire, from Old French inspirer, from Latin inspirare ‘breathe or blow into’ from in- ‘into’ + spirare ‘breathe’. The word was originally used of a divine or supernatural being, in the sense ‘impart a truth or idea to someone’
ɪnˈspʌɪə
fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
Short Definition:fill with urge to do something
Examples:- his philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists
- his passion for literature inspired him to begin writing
breathe in (air); inhale
Short Definition:inhale
Examples:- they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements
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