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- [in-spahyuh r]
- /ɪnˈspaɪər/
- /ɪnˈspaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-spahyuh r]
- /ɪnˈspaɪər/
Definitions of inspire word
- verb with object inspire to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers. 1
- verb with object inspire to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.): to inspire confidence in others. 1
- verb with object inspire to fill or affect with a specified feeling, thought, etc.: to inspire a person with distrust. 1
- verb with object inspire to influence or impel: Competition inspired her to greater efforts. 1
- verb with object inspire to animate, as an influence, feeling, thought, or the like, does: They were inspired by a belief in a better future. 1
- verb with object inspire to communicate or suggest by a divine or supernatural influence: writings inspired by God. 1
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Origin of inspire
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English inspiren < Latin inspīrāre to breathe upon or into, equivalent to in- in-2 + spīrāre to breathe
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Parts of speech for Inspire
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inspire popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inspire usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inspire
verb inspire
- cause — a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident?
- get — to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
- motivate — to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
- influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
Antonyms for inspire
verb inspire
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- lull — to put to sleep or rest by soothing means: to lull a child by singing.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- deaden — If something deadens a feeling or a sound, it makes it less strong or loud.
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- how to inspire people?
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- how to inspire?
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