inspirar

Definitions of inspirar
  1. verb
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
    synonyms: espirar, exhalar, respirar
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    ahogarse, sofocarse
    breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
    hipar
    breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
    suspirar
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
    aspirar
    draw in (air)
    jadear
    breathe with difficulty
    bostezar
    utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    roncar
    breathe noisily during one's sleep
    bramar, bufar, gruñir, resoplar
    make a snorting sound by exhaling hard
    mocarse, soplar
    exhale hard
    esnifar, oler, olfatear, olisquear
    inhale audibly through the nose
    bramar, bufar, gruñir, resoplar
    inhale recreational drugs
  2. verb
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
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    alentar, animar
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  3. verb
    heighten or intensify
    synonyms: vigorizar
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    alentar, animar
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
    alegrarse, envalentonar, reanimarse
    give encouragement to
    type of:
    conmover
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  4. verb
    lift up or elevate
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