- (transitive)
to fill with vigour; inspire
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in•spir•it
(in spir′it),USA pronunciation v.t.
in•spir′it•er, n.
in•spir′it•ing•ly, adv.
in•spir′it•ment, n.
- to infuse spirit or life into;
enliven.
- in-2 + spirit 1600–10
in•spir′it•ing•ly, adv.
in•spir′it•ment, n.
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