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   In·spi·ra·tion

   /ˌinspəˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: "Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration" Similar creativityinventivenessinnovationinnovativenessingenuityimaginationimaginativenessoriginalityindividualityartistryexpressivenesscreative powercreative talentcreative skillgeniusinsightvisionwitfinesseflairbrilliancesophistication
   • ▪ the quality of being inspired, especially when evident in something: "a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display"
   • ▪ a person or thing that inspires: "he is an inspiration to everyone" Similar stimulusstimulationmotivationmotivating forcefillipencouragementinfluencemusegoadspurliftboostincentiveincitementimpulsecatalystexamplemodelguiding lightinformal:shot in the arminsporare:afflatus
   • ▪ a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea: "then I had an inspiration" Similar bright ideabrilliant ideatimely thoughtrevelationinformal:brainwaveaha momentbrainstorm
   • ▪ the divine influence believed to have led to the writing of the Bible.
   • 2. the drawing in of breath; inhalation: "crackling sounds are heard in the stethoscope on inspiration" Similar inhalationbreathing indrawing in of breathrespirationbreathing
   • ▪ an act of breathing in; an inhalation.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio(n-), from the verb inspirare (see inspire).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inspirationInspiration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of INSPIRATION is an inspiring agent or influence. How to use inspiration in a sentence. The Inspirational History of Inspiration

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   INSPIRATION definition: 1. someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something: 2. a sudden good idea: 3…. Learn more.

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   Inspiration definition: an inspiring or animating action or influence. See examples of INSPIRATION used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinspiration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   inspiration. [uncountable] the process that takes place when somebody sees or hears something that causes them to have exciting new ideas or makes them want to create something, especially in art, music or literature. Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINSPIRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › InspirationInspiration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An inspiration is a product of your thought, like a brilliant idea. If you have the next revolutionary inspiration like the printing press, the telephone, or the computer, you may just change the world.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryINSPIRATION - All you need to know about it - Collins Online...

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   Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINSPIRATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INSPIRATION definition: 1. someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something: 2. a sudden good idea about what…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishinspiration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of inspiration noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › inspirationInspiration - definition of inspiration by The Free Dictionary

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    1. stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity. 2. the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused. 3. someone or something that causes this state. 4. an idea or action resulting from such a state. 5. (Physiology) the act or process of inhaling; breathing in.