American Dictionary
Definition inspiration in American English
inspiration
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
▪ burst, flash, moment, spark
▪ derive, draw, find, provide, seek, take, wait for
Example
a choreographer who has drawn inspiration from Javanese dance
Synonyms and related words
1.1
someone or something that gives you new ideas and the enthusiasm to create something with them
Synonyms and related words
2
the inhalation phase of respiration
Example
He was having difficulty with inspiration, so not enough air was getting into his lungs. He began to lose consciousness.
