Synonyms for inspirit
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To strengthen or hearten; give impetus or vigour.
Related words
- Other spellings
- enspirit
Forms
- Past participle
- inspirited
e.g. inspirited → fired, spirited, cheered, stimulated…
Example sentences
- cheer He tried to cheer up his wife, but wasn't able to.
- enliven I shall endeavor to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality.
- exhilarate A Christmas present like that will certainly exhilarate him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| inspirit | steady | |
| cheer | rising | |
| enliven | steady | |
| invigorate | rising | |
| exhilarate | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- fire2
- 5 letters
- cheer1, rouse1, liven2
- 6 letters
- spirit2, kindle2, awaken3, excite2, arouse2, ensoul
- 7 letters
- inspire2, animate3, quicken2, enliven3, hearten2
- 8 letters
- brighten2, embolden3, vitalize, vitalise, enthrill
- 9 letters
- encourage3, stimulate3
- 10 letters
- invigorate4, exhilarate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fire2 = 2 syllables).