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inspiration
noun
The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
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ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən
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noun
The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
noun
Arousing to a particular emotion or action
noun
A product of your creative thinking and work
“He had little respect for the inspirations of other artists”
noun
(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings
“They believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance”
noun
A sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
noun
Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
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He had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
After years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality
They believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance
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