inspirit

[ in-spir-it ]

verb (used with object)

1. to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.

inspirit

/ ɪnˈspɪrɪt /

verb

1. tr to fill with vigour; inspire

Derived Forms

• inˈspiriter, noun
• inˈspiritment, noun
• inˈspiriting, adjective
• inˈspiritingly, adverb

Other Words From

• in·spirit·er noun
• in·spirit·ing·ly adverb
• in·spirit·ment noun
• unin·spirit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspirit¹

First recorded in 1600–10; in- ² + spirit

Example Sentences

She was beside the tray to welcome and inspirit his eating, and she performed the busy butler's duty in pouring out wine for him.

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So far, everything had occurred to inspirit the Union troops and discourage the enemy.

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But mostly she let the rustle of the breathing land inspirit her while she thought of Mr. Julius Edward Schwirtz.

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For the first time in his recollection the confidence which was wont to inspirit him gave way to an attack of sullen discontent.

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The Son of Thunder had found his function, which was nothing less than to inspirit the Reconquest.

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