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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
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in·spir·it     (ĭn-spĭr'ĭt)  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   in·spir·it·ed, in·spir·it·ing, in·spir·its
To instill courage or life into. See Synonyms at encourage.

in·spir'it·ing·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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inspirit

verb
infuse with spirit; "The company spirited him up" [syn: spirit] 

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Inspirit

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

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