inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪər/
verb
- To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or positive.
- Her speech inspired the students to volunteer in their community.
- The beautiful sunset inspired him to paint a picture.
- Great leaders inspire loyalty and hard work in their teams.
- To cause something to happen or be created.
- His bravery inspired a sense of hope among the survivors.
- The discovery inspired a new field of scientific research.
- The novel was inspired by true events from the author's childhood.
- To breathe in (air); inhale.
- As he inspired the crisp mountain air, he felt refreshed.
- She inspired deeply before beginning her meditation.
- The patient was told to inspire slowly through his nose.
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