begeistern

Definitions of begeistern
  1. verb
    heighten or intensify
    synonyms: beflügeln, befruchten, beseelen
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    animieren, ermuntern, ermutigen
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    anfeuern, anspornen, anstacheln, antreiben
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    ernähren, pflegen
    help develop, help grow
    beflügeln, befruchten, beseelen
    give heart or courage to
    type of:
    anfeuern, animieren, anreizen, anspornen, anstacheln, anturnen, aufwühlen, erregen
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  2. verb
    give heart or courage to
    synonyms: beflügeln, befruchten, beseelen
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    type of:
    animieren, ermuntern, ermutigen
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  3. verb
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    synonyms: anfeuern, anspornen, anstacheln, antreiben
    see moresee less
    type of:
    animieren, ermuntern, ermutigen
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
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