The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.
spirit, spirit up, inspirit
(verb) infuse with spirit; “The company spirited him up”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
• (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
5 June 2025
(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”
The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.