inspire, defined

in·spire

 verb \in-ˈspī(-ə)r\

in·spiredin·spir·ing

Definition of INSPIRE

transitive verb

1

a : to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural inspirationb : to exert an animating, enlivening, or exalting influence on <was particularly inspired by the Romanticists>c : to spur on : impel, motivate <threats don't necessarilyinspire people to work>d : affect <seeing the old room again inspired him with nostalgia>

2

a archaic : to breathe or blow into or uponb archaic : to infuse (as life) by breathing

3

a : to communicate to an agent supernaturallyb : to draw forth or bring out <thoughts inspired by a visit to the cathedral>

4

: inhale 1

5

a : bring about, occasion <the book was inspired by his travels in the Far East>b : incite

6

: to spread (rumor) by indirect means or through the agency of another