inspire

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/]

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1. inspire (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

Example: Dawning day new comfort hath inspired.

2. inspire (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

Example: Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.

3. inspire (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.

Example: By means of those sulfurous coal smokes the lungs are as it were stifled and extremely oppressed, whereby they are forced to inspire and expire the air with difficulty.

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