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inspire
verb
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Divide inspire into syllables:

in · spire

How to pronounce inspire:

Definition of inspire:

inspire (verb):
to spur on impel, motivate
to stimulate (a person) to activity or creativity

Synonyms for inspire:

encourageshakestimulatestirexaltanimateenliveninvigorate

Antonyms for inspire:

disheartenagitatedeterdemoralisethrowdisappointworrydullboreupset
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