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inspired

The correct spelling is inspired.

How to pronounce inspired

/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/
verb

IPA: /ɪn.ˈspaɪəd/

Say it like: Ins-pir-ed

The correct spelling is inspired. 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.

The actor's inspired performance of Hamlet's soliloquy left the audience dumbfounded.

He was inspired to learn to fly.

Meanings

verb

  1. 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. 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. 3.To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.
  4. 4.To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
  5. 5.To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

adjective

  1. 1.Having excellence through inspiration.
  2. 2.Filled with inspiration or motivated.

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