Dictionary.com
definitions

inspirit

[ in-spir-it ]
/ ɪnˈspɪr ɪt /
|
SEE MORE SYNONYMS FOR inspirit ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used with object)

to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

  1. inspire,
  2. inspired,
  3. inspired gas,
  4. inspirer,
  5. inspiring,
  6. inspissate,
  7. inspo,
  8. inst.,
  9. insta-,
  10. instability
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
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for inspirit

British Dictionary definitions for inspirit

inspirit

/ (ɪnˈspɪrɪt) /

verb

(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
Derived Formsinspiriter, nouninspiriting, adjectiveinspiritingly, adverbinspiritment, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012