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In·spire-"er" (n-spr er)
v. in·spired, in·spir·ing, in·spires
v.tr.
1. To directly affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
2. To fill with strong enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspires a congregation or group; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism.
3.a. To stimulate or move to action; motivate:
a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus or reward.b. To affect or touch: The falling leaves inspired her with sadness.
4. To draw forth; elicit or arouse: a teacher who inspired admiration and respect.
5. To be the cause or source of; bring about: an invention that inspired many imitations.
6. To draw in (air) by inhaling.
7. Archaic
a. To breathe on.
b. To breathe direct life into.
v.intr.1. To stimulate energies, ideals, or reverence: a leader who inspires,