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- [in-spir-it]
- /ɪnˈspɪr ɪt/
- /ɪn.ˈspɪ.rɪt/
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- [in-spir-it]
- /ɪnˈspɪr ɪt/
Definitions of inspirit word
- verb with object inspirit to infuse spirit or life into; enliven. 1
- noun inspirit Encourage and enliven (someone). 1
- verb inspirit to fill with vigour; inspire 0
- verb transitive inspirit to put spirit into; give life or courage to; cheer; exhilarate 0
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Origin of inspirit
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; in-2 + spirit
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Parts of speech for Inspirit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inspirit popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inspirit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inspirit
verb inspirit
- restore — to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
- motivate — to provide with a motive, or a cause or reason to act; incite; impel.
- inspire — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- strengthen — to make stronger; give strength to.
- reassure — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
Antonyms for inspirit
verb inspirit
- damage — To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- weaken — to make weak or weaker.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- bring down — When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power.
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