Inspiration ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Inspiration ( noun )

1. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
2. A sudden brilliant or timely idea.
3. The drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.

Origin:

From the latin inspiratus, past participle of inspirare "to breathe into", from in- "into" + spirare "to breathe".

Examples:

1. The scenery provided inspiration for his next painting.
2. He had an inspiration for a new invention.
3. The inspiration for the design came from nature.
4. He took a deep inspiration before diving into the pool.
5. She was filled with inspiration after listening to the speaker.

(As a verb)

Inspiration ( verb )

1. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
2. A sudden brilliant or timely idea.
3. The drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.

Origin:

From the latin inspiratus, past participle of inspirare "to breathe into", from in- "into" + spirare "to breathe".

Examples:

1. The scenery provided inspiration for his next painting.
2. He had an inspiration for a new invention.
3. The inspiration for the design came from nature.
4. He took a deep inspiration before diving into the pool.
5. She was filled with inspiration after listening to the speaker.