inspiration (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/
Definition
A feeling of wanting to do something or of being able to create something, often because you have seen or heard something good.
Examples
The artist found inspiration in nature.
Her speech was a great inspiration to the students.
He needed some inspiration for his next song.
How to Use inspiration
- inspiration for (prepositional phrase)
- The thing or person that causes the feeling of inspiration. — "The beautiful sunset was her inspiration for the poem."
- source of inspiration (collocation)
- The origin or cause of inspiration. — "Her grandmother was a great source of inspiration in her life."
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