Definition of inspire

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  • inspire is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • inspire is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • inspire is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of inspire

  • heighten or intensify (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. animate
    2. enliven
    3. exalt
    4. invigorate
  • serve as the inciting cause of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. instigate
    2. prompt
  • fill with revolutionary ideas (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. revolutionise
    2. revolutionize
  • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. barrack
    2. cheer
    3. exhort
    4. pep up
    5. root on
    6. urge
    7. urge on
  • draw in (air) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well

    Synonyms

    1. breathe in
    2. inhale
  • supply the inspiration for (verb)

    Examples

    1. The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work

See definition of inspire in Merriam Webster