inspires
Meaning of inspires
- fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
his philosophy inspired a later generation of environmentalists
his passion for literature inspired him to begin writing
- breathe in (air); inhale.
they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements
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’.
Information about inspires
- It is a verb.
- The singular form of inspires is: inspire.
- Languages in which inspires is used:
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CatalanHyphenation of inspires
in-spires
- It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
- inspires is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables
inspires synonyms
Meaning encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in:
Meaning provide (someone) with a reason for doing something:
Meaning make (something, especially something bad) happen:
Meaning be favourably disposed towards or willing to do something:
Meaning induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument:
Meaning give support, confidence, or hope to (someone):
Meaning have an influence on:
Meaning make angry or excited:
Meaning influence or prompt (someone) to do something:
Meaning arouse strong feeling in (someone); move or excite:
Meaning provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction:
Meaning give vitality and enthusiasm to:
Meaning shock or excite (someone) into taking action:
Meaning encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour):
Meaning drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something:
Meaning give inspiration, encouragement, or renewed vigour to:
Meaning encourage and enliven (someone):
Meaning motivate or encourage (someone) to do something; provide with an incentive:
Meaning propel (a small object) with a flick of the fingers:
Meaning providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration:
Meaning giving someone support or confidence; supportive:
Meaning increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging:
Meaning inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope:
Meaning causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing:
Meaning exciting; stirring:
Meaning encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm:
Meaning arousing a sudden sense of great excitement; thrilling:
Meaning making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling:
Meaning causing great enthusiasm and eagerness:
Meaning in motion:
Meaning touching the emotions; moving:
Meaning worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual:
Meaning attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent:
Meaning evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome:
Meaning having great influence on someone or something:
inspires antonyms
Meaning not producing excitement or interest:
Meaning make or become dull or less intense:
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