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inspirit

[in-spir-it]
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verb (used with object)

to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
Also enspirit.

Origin of inspirit

First recorded in 1600–10; in-2 + spirit
Related formsin·spir·it·er, nounin·spir·it·ing·ly, adverbin·spir·it·ment, nounun·in·spir·it·ed, adjective
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Related Words for inspirit

restore, motivate, inspire, strengthen, reassure, goad, hearten, fortify, revitalize, rally, animate, stir, console, enliven, incite, comfort, brighten, applaud, exhilarate, galvanize

Examples from the Web for inspirit

Historical Examples of inspirit

  • "Of course they can't," said Dockwrath, who wished to inspirit the witnesses on his own side.

    Orley Farm

    Anthony Trollope

  • If this were intended in any way to inspirit him, it failed of its effect.

    The Squirrel Inn

    Frank R. Stockton

  • They had a spell of steady swimming, companionship to inspirit it.

  • The arrival of the letter from Lechworthy did nothing to inspirit him.

  • He thought of this frequently, and allowed the thought to inspirit him.

    Demos

    George Gissing

British Dictionary definitions for inspirit

inspirit

verb

(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
Derived Formsinspiriter, nouninspiriting, adjectiveinspiritingly, adverbinspiritment, noun
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