inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪər/
in · spire
/ɪn · ˈspaɪər/
English Definition
v. encourage, motivate
Significado en Español
inspirar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
truyền cảm hứng, cổ vũ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(within)+spire(breathe)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to: inspire.
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A
motivate
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B
ignore
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C
confuse
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D
detain
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A — motivate.
“inspire” means v. encourage, motivate
Common questions about “inspire”
What does “inspire” mean?
inspire — v. encourage, motivate. In Chinese: 激励，鼓舞.
How do you pronounce “inspire”?
inspire is pronounced /ɪnˈspaɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · spire.
Is “inspire” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. inspire appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inspire”?
in(within)+spire(breathe)
