/ɪnˈspaɪə/
#2543 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
To make someone want to do something good, brave, or creative.
Word origin
From Latin inspirare, meaning to breathe into: people believed ideas were breathed into you.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inspirare
- English cognates
- spirit, inspiration
Grammar
Verb typeregular (inspire, inspires, inspired)
Examples
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To inspire people is to fill them with the wish to act.
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"Inspire someone to do something" is the common pattern.
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An inspiring teacher makes you want to learn more.
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