inspire — to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈspaɪər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking always inspires me to become a chef.
- The cat's lazy lifestyle inspired me to quit my job and become a professional napper.
- Books inspire young minds to explore new worlds.
inspire
VERB[/ɪnˈspaɪər/]
to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well
A teacher's story about her childhood dream inspires the quiet student in the back row.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inspirare,' formed by the prefix 'in-' (in) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The term originally meant to breathe into or blow into, later developing the metaphorical sense of infusing with an idea or emotion.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + spir- (breathe) + -e (infinitive ending) = inspire (to breathe into, to infuse with desire or confidence)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking always inspires me to become a chef.”
“The cat's lazy lifestyle inspired me to quit my job and become a professional napper.”
“Books inspire young minds to explore new worlds.”
“His epic fail at cooking inspired everyone to order pizza instead.”
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