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inspire

/ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Give someone the feeling or motivation to do something, especially to create something.

  • Verb

    Breathe in.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/



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Antonyms

expire
Synonyms

beghast
Rhymes
Words rhyming with inspire
aspire , desire , expire , ire , sire , spire , tire
Variants
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inspire , inspired , inspirer , inspirers , inspires , inspiring
Forms
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inspired, inspiring, inspiredly


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to breathe in'. From the Latin word 'inspirare', which means 'to breathe in'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'inspire' is derived from the Latin word 'inspirare', which means 'to breathe in'.

  2. The word 'inspire' has been used in English since the 14th century.

  3. The word 'inspire' is often used interchangeably with the word 'motivate'.

  4. The term 'inspired' has been used to describe works of art and literature that are considered to be of exceptional quality.


Related Concepts
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  1. Motivation: The process of giving someone a reason to do something, often by appealing to their desires or passions.

  2. Creativity: The ability to generate new and original ideas or concepts.


Culture
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Inspire has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent the feeling of being moved or motivated to create or achieve something. It is often associated with creativity, innovation, and progress.

How to Memorize "inspire"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or situation that inspires you. Close your eyes and imagine the details of the scene, the emotions you feel, and the sensations you experience.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inspire' with a positive feeling or image. For example, you might think of a painting that inspires you or a person who inspires you.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'I-N-S-P-I-R-E' to remember the meaning: 'I'nspire, Necessitates, Success, Passion, Imagination, Realization, and Energy'.


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