to put spirit into; give life or courage to; cheer; exhilarate
inspirit in American English
(inˈspɪrɪt)
transitive verb
to infuse spirit or life into; enliven
Also: enspirit
Derived forms
inspiriter
noun
inspiritingly
adverb
inspiritment
noun
Word origin
[1600–10; in-2 + spirit]This word is first recorded in the period 1600–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: adaptation, cadet, dolly, operate, umbrella