6in·spire (n-spr) v. in·spired, in·spir·ing, - TopicsExpress



          

6in·spire (n-spr) v. in·spired, in·spir·ing, in·spires v.tr. 1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence. 2. To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspire the congregation; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism. 3. a. To stimulate to action; motivate: a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus. 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 life into. v.intr. 1. To stimulate energies, ideals, or reverence: a leader who inspires by example. 2. To inhale.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 05:22:00 +0000

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