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inspiration

[ in-spuh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. an inspiring or animating action or influence:

    I cannot write poetry without inspiration.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. something inspired, as an idea.
  3. a result of inspired activity.
  4. a thing or person that inspires.
  5. Theology.
    1. a divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind or soul.
    2. the divine quality of the writings or words of a person so influenced.
  6. the drawing of air into the lungs; inhalation.
  7. the act of inspiring; quality or state of being inspired.


inspiration

/ ˌɪԲɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity
  2. the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused
  3. someone or something that causes this state
  4. an idea or action resulting from such a state
  5. the act or process of inhaling; breathing in
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inspiration1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English inspiracio(u)n, from Late Latin Բīپō-, stem of Բīپō literally “a breathing in,” from Բī(ܲ) “breathed in” (past participle of Բī; inspire ) + -ion
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I found particular inspiration in the Synod on Synodality, his bold invitation for the global church to embrace deeper listening, shared discernment and collective journeying.

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Martire finds inspiration for his compositions in the many places he has traveled and is always looking for the next stunning natural vista in which to perform.

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Before she became an actor, Nyweide took inspiration from her older brother and found a knack for snowboarding.

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She drew inspiration from her fellow seamstresses — women at the margins of society — who still radiated joy and wisdom despite their exploitative circumstances.

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For years, the most sought-after features were a blend of Western ideals, anime fantasy and K-Pop inspiration: The double eyelid, the sculpted jawline, the prominent nose, and the symmetrical face.

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