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inspire vs shake

shake vs inspire

inspire is not a noun while shake is a noun.

inspire and shake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inspire No No Yes No
shake Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shake is a hypernym of inspire; that is, shake is a word with a broader meaning than inspire:
  • inspire: heighten or intensify
  • shake: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Other hypernyms of inspire include excite, shake up, stimulate, stir.
inspire (noun) shake (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
building material used as siding or roofing
inspire (verb) shake (verb)
draw in (air) move with or as if with a tremor
fill with revolutionary ideas undermine or cause to waver
serve as the inciting cause of bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
supply the inspiration for stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
heighten or intensify move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between inspire and shake

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