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   inspiration

   /ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: "Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration" Similar creativityinventivenessinnovationinnovativenessingenuityimaginationimaginativenessoriginalityindividualityartistryexpressivenesscreative powercreative talentcreative skillgeniusinsightvisionwitfinesseflairbrilliancesophistication
   • ▪ the quality of being inspired: "a rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display"
   • ▪ a person or thing that inspires: "he is an inspiration to everyone" Similar stimulusstimulationmotivationmotivating forcefillipencouragementinfluencemusegoadspurliftboostincentiveincitementimpulsecatalystexamplemodelguiding lightinformal:shot in the arminsporare:afflatus
   • ▪ a sudden brilliant or timely idea: "then I had an inspiration" Similar bright ideabrilliant ideatimely thoughtrevelationinformal:brainwaveaha momentbrainstorm
   • ▪ divine influence, especially that supposed to have led to the writing of the Bible.
   • 2. the drawing in of breath; inhalation: "crackling sounds are heard in the stethoscope on inspiration" Similar inhalationbreathing indrawing in of breathrespirationbreathing
   • ▪ an act of breathing in; an inhalation.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘divine guidance’): via Old French from late Latin inspiratio(n-), from the verb inspirare (see inspire).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINSPIRATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INSPIRATION definition: 1. someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something: 2. a sudden good idea: 3…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inspirationInspiration Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   inspiration: [noun] a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation. the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. the act of influencing or suggesting opinions.

4. www.goodhousekeeping.com › health › wellness100 Best Inspirational Quotes to Motivate and Uplift - Good...

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   May 9, 2024 · "Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you're positive, good things happen." —Deep Roy, Kenyan-British actor and pupeteer "Optimism is a happiness magnet.

5. psychcentral.com › health › how-to-find-inspiration-in-lifeHow to Find What Inspires You in Life - Psych Central

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   Feb 28, 2022 · 3. Immersing yourself in nature. Nature provides an environment for letting go of intrusive thoughts and worries, allowing creativity to flow. Consider taking a stroll through a park or visiting a ...

6. hbr.org › 2011 › 11Why Inspiration Matters - Harvard Business Review

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   Nov 8, 2011 · Drift, wait, and obey.“. — Rudyard Kipling In a culture obsessed with measuring talent and ability, we often overlook the important role of inspiration. Inspiration awakens us to new ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINSPIRATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INSPIRATION meaning: 1. someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something: 2. a sudden good idea: 3…. Learn more.

8. www.keepinspiring.me › in180 Inspirational Quotes & Sayings | Keep Inspiring Me

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Top 10 Inspirational Quotes. Every noble work is at first impossible. Thomas Carlyle. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Teddy Roosevelt. “Dream big and dare to fail.”. – Norman Vaughan. Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. Dennis P. Kimbro.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › inspirationINSPIRATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Inspiration definition: an inspiring or animating action or influence. See examples of INSPIRATION used in a sentence.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinspiration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    inspiration to do something She had the time and the inspiration to develop her talent. Extra Examples. Her inspiration comes from Asia. Her latest book owes its inspiration to childhood memories. I had to wait until inspiration struck. Many of us found inspiration in her teaching.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › InspirationInspiration - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    An inspiration is a product of your thought, like a brilliant idea. If you have the next revolutionary inspiration like the printing press, the telephone, or the computer, you may just change the world.