Synonyms for in spire


Grammar : Verb
Spell : in-spahyuh r
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈspaɪər

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Définition of in spire

Origin :
  • mid-14c., enspiren, "to fill (the mind, heart, etc., with grace, etc.);" also "to prompt or induce (someone to do something)," from Old French enspirer (13c.), from Latin inspirare "inflame; blow into" (see inspiration), a loan-translation of Greek pnein in the Bible. General sense of "influence or animate with an idea or purpose" is from late 14c. Also sometimes used in literal sense in Middle English Related: Inspired; inspires; inspiring.
  • As in impress : verb influence
  • As in incite : verb encourage, provoke
  • As in inform : verb communicate knowledge, information
  • As in infuse : verb introduce; soak
  • As in inhale : verb breathe in
  • As in inspire : verb encourage, stimulate
  • As in instill : verb implant, introduce
  • As in kindle : verb excite, incite
  • As in motivate : verb stimulate, instigate
  • As in move : verb motivate, influence
  • As in assure : verb convince, relieve doubt
  • As in occasion : verb make happen, bring about
  • As in predispose : verb influence to believe something
  • As in prompt : verb incite, cue
  • As in provoke : verb start, evoke; stimulate
  • As in push : verb incite, urge
  • As in quicken : verb make faster; invigorate
  • As in reassure : verb restore confidence to
  • As in set up : verb start
  • As in sniff : verb breathe in
  • As in stimulate : verb excite, provoke
  • As in sting : verb prick, pain
  • As in stir : verb incite, stimulate
  • As in strike : verb make an impact
  • As in sway : verb influence, affect
  • As in thrill : verb excite, stimulate
  • As in touch : verb have an effect on
  • As in urge : verb beg, push for, encourage
  • As in boost : verb further, improve
  • As in bring on : verb provoke
  • As in carry : verb win; accomplish
  • As in actuate : verb start a function or action, motivate
  • As in impassion : verb fire
  • As in inspirit : verb encourage
  • As in inspirit : verb elate
  • As in vitalize : verb quicken
  • As in affect : verb influence, affect emotionally
  • As in drive : verb move or urge on
  • As in elevate : verb raise spirits
  • As in embolden : verb encourage
  • As in encourage : verb stimulate spiritually
  • As in entertain : verb amuse
  • As in exhilarate : verb make very happy
  • As in fire : verb excite, arouse
  • As in animate : verb bring to life
  • As in gasp : verb draw breath in sharply
  • As in get : verb have an effect on
  • As in hearten : verb raise someone's spirits
  • As in impel : verb prompt, incite

Antonyms for in spire

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