To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration
supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work"
supply the inspiration for; "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work" heighten or intensify; "These paintings exalt the imagination
draw in (air); "Inhale deeply"; "inhale the fresh mountain air"; "The patient has trouble inspiring"; "The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well"
urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
If a book, work of art, or action is inspired by something, that thing is the source of the idea for it. The book was inspired by a real person, namely Tamara de Treaux. a political murder inspired by the same nationalist conflicts now wrecking the country. + -inspired -inspired Mediterranean-inspired ceramics in bright yellow and blue