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inspire

verbgeneral usevery common/ĩʃ.pi.ˈɾaɾ/ins·pi·rar

Definitions

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1

To breathe in air.

Usage examples

“The yoga instructor told us to inspire slowly through the nose.”
“He inspired the cold mountain air.”

Common combinations

inspire airinspire deeply
2

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative.

Usage examples

“Her teacher inspired her to become a scientist.”
“The novel was inspired by true events.”

Common combinations

inspire confidenceinspire aweinspire changebe inspired by