verb “inspire”
infinitive inspire; he inspires; past tense inspired; past part. inspired; ger. inspiring
- to spark the creation of something, particularly something creative or imaginative
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The novel's magical world was inspired by the author's childhood dreams.
- to motivate someone to act with desire, confidence, or enthusiasm
Her courage inspired her friends to stand up for what they believed in.
- to cause someone to experience a specific feeling or emotion
Her passionate speech inspired hope in the entire community.
- to draw air into the lungs through breathing
During the yoga session, the instructor reminded everyone to slowly inspire deeply through the nose, filling their lungs with air.