inspiration

US /ˌɪnspəˈreʃən/

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UK /ˌɪnspə'reɪʃn/

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noun

  • Force making you feel you can do things, succeed

Examples

The movement draws much of its inspiration from the Greek philosophers. Many of us found inspiration in her teaching. Where did you get the inspiration for the book? Her latest book owes its inspiration to childhood memories.

In a flash of sheer inspiration, I decided to paint the whole house white.