He knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active
soul.
Wisdom xv. 11.
3. To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale; -- opposed to
expire.
Forced to inspire and expire the air with difficulty.
Harvey.
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4. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as
by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to
produce in, as by inspiration.
And generous stout courage did inspire.
Spenser.
But dawning day new comfort hath inspired.
Shak.
5. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural
influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens, or exalts; to
communicate inspiration to; as, to inspire a child with sentiments of
virtue.
Erato, thy poet's mind inspire, And fill his soul with thy
celestial fire.
Dryden.
In*spire" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inspired; p. pr. & vb. n.
Inspiring.]
1. To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; -- opposed to
expire.