Inspireren
Example: De kunstwerken in het museum inspireren veel bezoekers elke dag.
Definition
"Inspireren" means to stimulate or motivate someone to feel enthusiasm or creativity, often leading to new ideas or actions. For example, artworks in a museum can inspire many visitors each day by sparking their imagination or emotions.
Etymology
The word "inspireren" comes from the Latin verb inspirare, meaning 'to breathe into.' Originally, it referred to a divine or supernatural influence believed to breathe life or ideas into a person. Over time, it evolved to mean motivating or encouraging creativity and enthusiasm.
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"Inspireren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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