Inspiriten

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To fill someone with courage, vigor, or renewed spirit so that they feel more hopeful and determined
2. To hearten or enliven a person or group, giving them fresh energy and resolve to carry on
3. To encourage and animate someone, restoring their confidence and eagerness to take action

Etymology: "Inspiriten" is built from the prefix "in-" (into), the noun "spirit," and the verb-forming ending "-en," as in "lengthen" or "brighten." Its sense is to infuse with spirit, courage, or life. The "-en" ending is an alternative to the plainer "inspirit," and both mean the same thing. "Spirit" comes from Latin "spiritus," meaning breath, so the idea is literally of breathing something into a person or thing. English also has "inspire," which comes from Latin "inspirare," meaning to breathe into, but that verb reached English through French. "Inspirit" was formed in English directly from "spirit," so the two words run in parallel, both carrying the same image of breath put into something.