Inspire

in-spir', v. [-spired (-spird'), -spiring.] To draw in breath, inhale air into the lungs; to breathe, blow gently.— v. To breathe into, with the breath; to infuse by breathing, infuse into the mind; to convey, as by a superior or supernatural influence; to affect, as with a supernatural influence; to inhale. [OF. enor inspire?; L. inspirare, •atum, in and svirare, to breathe. See Spirit.] — Inspir'able, a. Capable of being inspired. — Inspiration, n. Act of inspiring, breathing in, infusing, etc.; inhalation; extraordinary elevation of the imagination or other powers of the soul; result of such extraordinary elevation in the thoughts, emotions, or purposes inspired; esp., a supernatural divine influence on the sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate truth with authority. Inspiratory, in-splr'aor in'spT-ra-to-rT, a. Pert, to or aiding inspiration. — Inspir'er, n. — Inspirit, -spirit, v. To infuse or excite spirit in, give new life to, enliven, animate, cheer, encourage.