inspirate

transitive verb

in·​spi·​rate
ˈinzpəˌrāt sometimes -(ˌ)piˌ- or -pēˌ- or chiefly British -ˌpīˌ-;
ˈin(t)(ˌ)sp-
-ed/-ing/-s
1
archaic : inspire
2
phonetics : to articulate during inhalation

Word History

Etymology

Latin inspiratus, past participle of inspirare to inspire, breathe into

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“Inspirate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspirate. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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