inspirit

in·spir·it

verb \in-ˈspir-ət\

Definition of INSPIRIT

transitive verb

: to fill with spirit

— in·spir·it·ing·ly \-ə-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of INSPIRIT

1. <the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population>

First Known Use of INSPIRIT

15th century

Related to INSPIRIT

Synonyms: bear up, buck up, buoy (up), cheer (up), chirk (up), embolden, hearten, inspire, encourage, steel

Antonyms: daunt, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Related Words: animate, enliven, invigorate; enforce, fortify, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; assure, reassure; boost, energize, excite, galvanize, provoke, quicken, rally, stimulate, stir

Near Antonyms: demoralize, depress, sadden; debilitate, enfeeble, hamstring, undermine, weaken; intimidate, psych (out)

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Rhymes with INSPIRIT

dispirit, free spirit, proof spirit, vizierate