transitive. To blow or breathe into. to inspire (also in bad sense).

To cause to glow with enthusiasm. zeal, etc.; to kindle, inflame, excite, animate. Obsolete.

transitive. To infuse some thought or feeling into (a person, etc.), as if by breathing; to animate or… gen. To influence, animate, or actuate (a…

To puff up (a person) with (also †by) high spirits, pride, etc.; to elate. Also absol.

transitive. To elevate spiritually; to raise to higher objects of contemplation; to excite to a higher degree of activity or emotion. Obsolete.

transitive. To impart an idea, impulse, etc., to; to exert an influence on; to inspire.

To exalt in feeling or condition; to elate, excite. Obsolete.

In weaker sense: To animate or inspire (with some spirit), or as some feeling does. Obsolete.

transitive. To agitate, excite (a person, the mind, etc.); to move, rouse to or into a particular state or condition, esp. of heightened emotion…

In various figurative or non-material senses. To stimulate (powers) to higher activity.

= inspire, v. (in various senses).