inspire

(verb)

verb

1. heighten or intensify

Similar word(s): animate, enliven, exalt, invigorate

Definition categories: emotion, excite, shake, stimulate, stir

2. supply the inspiration for

- The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work

Definition categories: creation, occasion

3. serve as the inciting cause of

Similar word(s): instigate, prompt

Definition categories: communication, cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate

4. spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Similar word(s): barrack, cheer, exhort, urge

Definition categories: communication, encourage

5. fill with revolutionary ideas

Similar word(s): revolutionise, revolutionize

Definition categories: cognition, indoctrinate

6. draw in (air)

- The patient has trouble inspiring

- The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well

Similar word(s): inhale

Definition categories: body, breathe, respire, suspire

Sentences with inspire as a verb:

- Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.