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Inspiration

Ih-nspur-AY-shuhn

/ˌɪnspɜːrˈeɪʃʌn/

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inspiration

Dictionary meaning

The act of inhaling.

Examples

  • They had little respect for the inspirations of other artists.

Synonyms: inhalation

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