inspirit

in·spir·it

[in-spir-it]
verb (used with object)
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven.
Also, enspirit.


Origin:
1600–10; in-2 + spirit

in·spir·it·er, noun
in·spir·it·ing·ly, adverb
in·spir·it·ment, noun
un·in·spir·it·ed, adjective
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inspirit (ɪnˈspɪrɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to fill with vigour; inspire
 
in'spiriter
 
n
 
in'spiriting
 
adj
 
in'spiritingly
 
adv
 
in'spiritment
 
n

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