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The correct spelling is inspire.
How to pronounce inspire
/ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Ins-pir-e
The correct spelling is inspire. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration. For example: "Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue."
Usage Examples
“Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
- 2.To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.
- 3.To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.
- 4.To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
- 5.To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.
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