Inspirit: meaning, definitions and examples

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inspirit

 

[ ɪnˈspɪrɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inspire spirit

To inspirit means to infuse someone with spirit, enthusiasm, or courage. It can refer to motivating or uplifting someone's mood or morale.

Synonyms

encourage, energize, inspire, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • The coach's speech inspired the team to victory.
  • Books can inspirit readers to pursue their dreams.
  • Her kind words were enough to inspirit him during tough times.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspirit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inspirar

🇮🇳 प्रेरित करना

🇩🇪 inspirieren

🇮🇩 menginspirasi

🇺🇦 надихати

🇵🇱 inspirować

🇯🇵 インスパイアする

🇫🇷 inspirer

🇪🇸 inspirar

🇹🇷 ilham vermek

🇰🇷 영감을 주다

🇸🇦 يلهم

🇨🇿 inspirace

🇸🇰 inšpirovať

🇨🇳 启发

🇸🇮 navdihovati

🇮🇸 innblása

🇰🇿 күш беру

🇬🇪 შესაძლებლობა

🇦🇿 ilham vermək

🇲🇽 inspirar

Etymology

The word 'inspirit' dates back to the late 16th century, deriving from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'within' combined with 'spirit', which has Latin origins from 'spiritus', meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. Initially, 'inspirit' was used to denote the act of breathing life into something or someone, emphasizing the infusion of energy and spirit. Over time, its usage evolved to encompass a broader motivational context, where it signifies encouraging or uplifting someone's emotional or mental state. This development reflects a cultural shift towards valuing emotional support and inspiration in personal and professional realms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,100, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.