inspirit
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
Origin of inspirit
1- Also enspirit.
Other words from inspirit
- in·spir·it·er, noun
- in·spir·it·ing·ly, adverb
- in·spir·it·ment, noun
- un·in·spir·it·ed, adjective
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How to use inspirit in a sentence
The attacked villagers, inspirited by the assistance they were receiving, fought with renewed energy.
Ralph Granger's Fortunes | William Perry BrownRefreshed and inspirited, Fidunia and her dog went joyfully through all the exercises previously described.
Baron Bruno | Louisa MorganI felt more inspirited by our walk to the Theresien Platz than by any pleasure we have had in Munich.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotA flask of generous wine with which they had provided themselves, cheered and inspirited the sufferer.
The Lily and the Totem | William Gilmore SimmsThomas, indeed, stood on the brink of the grave; but he was inspirited and sustained by the hope of seeing his daughter.
The Bride of the Nile, Complete | Georg Ebers
British Dictionary definitions for inspirit
/ (ɪnˈspɪrɪt) /
(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
Derived forms of inspirit
- inspiriter, noun
- inspiriting, adjective
- inspiritingly, adverb
- inspiritment, noun
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