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inspire vs suspire

suspire vs inspire

inspire and suspire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inspire No No Yes No
suspire No No Yes No
As verbs, suspire is a hypernym of inspire; that is, suspire is a word with a broader meaning than inspire:
  • inspire: draw in (air)
  • suspire: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
Other hypernyms of inspire include breathe, respire, take a breath.
inspire (verb) suspire (verb)
draw in (air) draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
fill with revolutionary ideas heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
serve as the inciting cause of
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
supply the inspiration for
heighten or intensify
Difference between inspire and suspire

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