/inspiˈɾaɾ/
#3532 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to inspire, to inhale
Word origin
From Latin inspirare ('to breathe into'), from in- ('into') plus spirare ('to breathe').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inspirare
- English cognates
- inspire, spirit, respire
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
valentía .
Her bravery inspires us all to carry on.
paisaje muchos .
The northern landscape inspired many of his paintings.
profundamente.
The doctor asked him to breathe in deeply.
.
I want to inspire young people to read more.
maestra .
That teacher inspired me to study music.
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