| Main Entry: |
inspirit
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| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
encourage |
| Synonyms: |
animate, applaud, boost, brighten, buck up, buoy, cheer, cheer up, comfort, console, embolden, energize, enhearten, enliven, excite, exhilarate, fortify, galvanize, give shot in arm, gladden, goad, hearten, incite, inspire, instigate,
motivate, praise, prick, prop up, psych up, push*, rally, reassure, refresh, restore, revitalize, revivify, rouse, spur, steel, stir, strengthen, sway
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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