in·spirit \ə̇nzˈp-, ə̇nˈsp-\transitive verb alsoen·spirit\“, en-\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology:in- (II)or en- (I) + spirit (n.) 1.: to infuse spirit into : fill with courage, determination, hope, vigor, or exaltation : animate, hearten < unconquerable jests have inspirited men's hearts in long periods of disaster — Agnes Repplier > 2.: to cause to be possessed by a spirit Synonyms:see encourage