inspire
verb
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- (transitive) To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
- (transitive) To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.
- To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
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inspirer
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inspiration
noun
/ˌɪn.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
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- A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
- The act of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
- A person, object, or situation which quickens or stimulates an influence upon the intellect, emotions or creativity.
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inspiration
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inspiring
adjective
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- Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
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inspirant,
inspirateur
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