Inspiration synonyms

revelation

Revelation is defined as a surprising fact or event that makes you look at things in a new way.

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motivation

The act or process of motivating:

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incentive (related)

Something that stimulates one to take action, work harder, etc.; stimulus

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creativity

Creative ability; artistic or intellectual inventiveness

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encouragement

An encouraging or being encouraged

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inspiring (related)

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influence

The definition of influence is the power that someone has over someone or something.

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genius

Either of two spirits, one good and one evil, supposed to influence one's destiny

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passion (related)

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brain wave

A rhythmic fluctuation of electric potential between parts of the brain, as seen on an electroencephalogram.

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inspirational (related)

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imagination (related)

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thoughts (related)

Plural form of thought

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inspire

To cause someone to have (a feeling or reaction); elicit or arouse:

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prompt

The definition of a prompt is a cue given to someone to help him remember what to say, or is something that causes another event or action to occur.

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theopneusty

Divine inspiration

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brainstorm

(US) A sudden thought, particularly one that solves a long-standing problem.

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uplift

(Geology) A tectonic upheaval, especially one that takes place in the process of mountain building.

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exaltation

A state or feeling of intense, often excessive exhilaration or well-being.

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inhale

To draw (air or smoke, for example) into the lungs by breathing; inspire.

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brainwave

A sudden idea, understanding, or inspiration; a brainstorm

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exhilaration

An exhilarated condition or feeling; liveliness; high spirits; stimulation

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brilliancy

An act of being brilliant.

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fire

Burning intensity of feeling; ardor or enthusiasm:

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happy (related)

High spirits

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good (related)

(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence:

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help (related)

(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.

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religion (related)

The life or condition of a person in a religious order:

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breath (related)

Moisture produced by a condensing of the breath, as in cold air

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impulse

A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

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stimulation

A pushing or goading toward action.

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thought

A way of thinking (associated with a group, nation or region).

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afflatus

Inspiration or powerful impulse, as of an artist or poet

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inhalation

The substance (medicament) which is inhaled.

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elation

A feeling of exultant joy or pride; high spirits

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hunch

A theory, idea, or guess.

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clarion

Loud and clear.

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trouvaille

The definition of a trouvaille is a valuable discovery, or a lucky find.

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permeate

To enter and spread through; to pervade.

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infusive

Having the power of infusion; inspiring; influencing.

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animus

A feeling of strong ill will or hatred; animosity

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charisma

(Christianity) An extraordinary power, such as the ability to perform miracles, granted by the Holy Spirit.

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divine afflatus

An idea

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enthusiasm

Something in which one is keenly interested.

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vision

The mystical experience of seeing something that is not in fact present to the eye or is supernatural.

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animate

To impart motion or the appearance of motion to.

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encourage

To give support to; be favorable to; foster; help

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exhilarate

(Archaic) To make happy, cheer up; to gladden.

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infuse

To fill or cause to be filled with something:

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invade

To enter forcibly or hostilely; come into as an enemy

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motivate

To provide with an incentive or a reason for doing something; impel:

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animation

The preparation of animated cartoons

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brilliance

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

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aspiration

Aspiration is the act of getting rid of something from the body.

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divine guidance

(theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings

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spur

A rigid implement, often roughly y-shaped, that is fixed to one's heel for purpose of prodding a horse. Often worn by, and emblematic of, the cowboy or the knight.

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stimulus

(Physiology) Something that can elicit or evoke a physiological response in a cell, a tissue, or an organism. A stimulus can be internal or external. Sense organs, such as the ear, and sensory receptors, such as those in the skin, are sensitive to external stimuli such as sound and touch.

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inhalation (breathing in)

An idea

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euphoria

A feeling of great happiness or well-being.

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flash

The definition of a flash is something quick and intense, often a light or a brief time.

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spark

A flash of light, especially a flash produced by electric discharge.

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stimulant

The definition of a stimulant is something that raises activity and interest levels, or raises the level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.

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imbue

In general, to act in a way which results in an object becoming completely permeated or impregnated by some quality.

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pervade

(Now Rare) To pass through; spread or be diffused throughout

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elatedness

Quality of being elated.