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   Inspire (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inspired; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiring.]
   
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   1. To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; -- opposed to expire.
   
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   2. To breathe; to blow gently. [Obs.]
   
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   And when the wind amongst them did inspire,
   
   They wavèd like a penon wide dispread. Spenser.
   
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   Inspired (?), a.
   1. Breathed in; inhaled.
   
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   2. Moved or animated by, or as by, a supernatural influence; affected by divine inspiration; as, “the inspired prophets; the inspired writers.”
   
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   3. Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, “the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures”.
   
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   4. Moved to a higher level of thought, creativity, or motivation.
   
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