INSPIRIT

spirit, spirit up, inspirit

(verb) infuse with spirit; “The company spirited him up”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

inspirit (third-person singular simple present inspirits, present participle inspiriting, simple past and past participle inspirited)

To strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour.

To fill or imbue with spirit.

Synonyms

• (to hearten): invigorate

• (to imbue with spirit): ensoul

Source: Wiktionary


In*spir"it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Inspirited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiriting.]

Definition: To infuse new life or spirit into; to animate; to encourage; to invigorate. The courage of Agamemnon is inspirited by the love of empire and ambition. Pope.

Syn.

– To enliven; invigorate; exhilarate; animate; cheer; encourage; inspire.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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