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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:

animate
encourage
enliven
exalt
invigorate
shake
shake up
stimulate
stir

Antonyms for inspire:

agitate
bore
crush
daunt
deaden
deflate
demoralise
demoralize
depress
deter
disappoint
discourage
disenchant
dishearten
disincentivize
dismay
dispirit
dissuade
dull
enervate
receive
sadden
sap
throw
unman
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