inspirit
[ in-spir-it ]
/ ɪnˈspɪr ɪt /
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verb (used with object)
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
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OTHER WORDS FROM inspirit
in·spir·it·er, nounin·spir·it·ing·ly, adverbin·spir·it·ment, nounun·in·spir·it·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for inspirit
inspirit
/ (ɪnˈspɪrɪt) /
verb
(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
Derived forms of inspirit
inspiriter, nouninspiriting, adjectiveinspiritingly, adverbinspiritment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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