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inspire

verb/ĩʃ.pi.ˈɾaɾ/high

ins·pi·rar

Definitions

1To breathe in air.
The yoga instructor told us to inspire slowly through the nose.
He inspired the cold mountain air.
Common collocations
inspire airinspire deeply
2To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative.
Her teacher inspired her to become a scientist.
The novel was inspired by true events.
Common collocations
inspire confidenceinspire aweinspire changebe inspired by

Etymology

Do latim 'inspirare' (soprar para dentro, infundir).

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