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/
Korean meaning: 영감을 주다, 격려하다, 동기를 부여하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**스파**이어
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
to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝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.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free