Inspire (verb)

  1. To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
  2. To stimulate to action; motivate.
  3. To stimulate the intellect or emotions of.

Origin:

From latin inspirare ("to breathe into, infuse with a feeling or quality"), from in- + spirare ("to breath.e")

Examples:

  1. He was inspired by the beauty of the landscape to paint.
  2. The speech inspired the crowd to take action.
  3. The music inspired him to write a song.
  4. His words inspired her to pursue her dreams.
  5. The teacher's enthusiasm inspired the students to work harder.
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