The Olympics often inspire people to take up a sport, but they can also inspire patriotism. Inspire means to excite, encourage, or breathe life into.
To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.
Verb
draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well"
Verb
fill with revolutionary ideas
Verb
serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
Verb
urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
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supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work"
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heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination"
v. t.
To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.
v. t.
To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
v. t.
To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale; --
opposed to expire.
v. t.
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.
v. t.
To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or
supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens, or
exalts; to communicate inspiration to; as, to inspire a child with
sentiments of virtue.
v. i.
To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; --
opposed to expire.
v. i.
To breathe; to blow gently.
Inspire
When Zephirus eek, with his sweete breath, Inspir'8ad hath in every holt and health The tender crops.
Descend, ye Nine, descend and sing, The breathing instruments inspire.2.
He knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul.3.
Forced to inspire and expire the air with difficulty.4.
And generous stout courage did inspire.
But dawning day new comfort hath inspired.5.
Erato, thy poet's mind inspire, And fill his soul with thy celestial fire.
Inspire
And when the wind amongst them did inspire, They wav'8ad like a penon wide dispread.
To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.
To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; -- opposed to expire.
Usage Examples
I am a walking piece of art every day, with my dreams and my ambitions forward at all times in an effort to inspire my fans to lead their life in that way.
Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.
As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.
Creative thinking inspires ideas. Ideas inspire change.
But I'm blessed to work with great people. I collaborate with brilliant stylists both here and in Paris. I work with a great design team. I really allow everyone to bring their ideas. I almost rely on them to inspire me.
I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me. I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams.
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Other Usage ExamplesGood actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
A year or so ago I went through all the people in my life and asked myself: does this person inspire me, genuinely love me and support me unconditionally? I wanted nothing but positive influences in my life.
Each season I find myself constantly inspired by 'The Biggest Loser' contestants. Their tenacity and willingness to learn new, healthy habits is tremendous and the results speak for themselves. I am honored to be part of such an inspiring program that helps inspire positive change in so many lives.
First, I want to pay tribute to Diana myself. She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.
Everyone has a story that makes me stronger. I know that the work I do is important and I enjoy it, but it is nice to hear the feedback of what we do to inspire others.
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