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inspiration

/ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of respiration.

Examples :

"The deep inspiration filled her lungs with air, preparing her for the long run. "
physiology anatomy biology medicine organ process body function
noun
A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.

Examples :

"The religious leader's sermon drew inspiration from biblical texts, giving the congregation a powerful message of hope. "
religion theology philosophy supernatural soul moral

Related Words

Illustration creativity

creativity noun

/kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ /-ɾi/

The ability to use imagination to produce a novel idea or product that is useful to society.

"His creativity is unsurpassed by his fellow students in the art class."

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stimulating verb

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's interesting presentation stimulated the students to ask many questions. "

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respiration noun

/ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/

The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.

"Proper respiration is important for good health, so I make sure to take deep breaths during my morning exercise routine. "

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congregation noun

/ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of congregating or collecting together.

"The sudden rain caused a hurried congregation of students under the school's awning. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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flattening verb

/ˈflætənɪŋ/ /ˈflætn̩ɪŋ/

To make something flat or flatter.

"As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch."

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inhalation noun

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/

The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

"Simple Option: * The doctor listened to the patient's lungs after each inhalation. More descriptive option: * Deep inhalation of the fresh mountain air made her feel instantly relaxed. "

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supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

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stimulates verb

/ˈstɪmjuleɪts/

To encourage into action.

"The smell of coffee stimulates me to wake up in the morning. "

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communicate verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the new assignment to the students. "

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communicated verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪd/

To impart

"The teacher communicated the homework assignment to the students. "

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accomplished verb

/ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/

To finish successfully.

"The student diligently worked on the project and accomplished all the assigned tasks. "