inspire
inspire Lexical Profile
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• verb
To fill someone with the urge, ability, or enthusiasm to do or feel something creative or worthwhile.
"Her passionate lecture about marine conservation managed to inspire several students to pursue careers in oceanography."
To give rise to, arouse, or awaken a particular feeling, attitude, or quality in someone.
"The captain's calm demeanor during the turbulent flight helped inspire confidence among the anxious passengers."
To breathe in or inhale air into the lungs (used primarily in medical and physiological contexts).
"During the pulmonary function test, the technician instructed the patient to inspire deeply before blowing into the spirometer."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century via Old French from Latin 'inspirare' ('to blow into, breathe upon, or excite'), formed from 'in-' ('into') and 'spirare' ('to breathe'), reflecting the ancient belief that creative genius was breathed into mortals by a divine spirit.