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v. i. To put forth the first sprout. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. any type of strongly alcoholic beverage prepared by distillation of an alcohol-containing fermented material. [ PJC ]

a. [ Cf. F. aspirant, p. pr. of aspirer. See Aspire. ] Aspiring. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. aspirant. ] One who aspires; one who eagerly seeks some high position or object of attainment. [ 1913 Webster ]

In consequence of the resignations . . . the way to greatness was left clear to a new set of aspirants. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Aspirated p. pr. & vb. n. Aspirating ] [ L. aspiratus, p. p. of aspirare to breathe toward or upon, to add the breathing h; ad + spirare to breathe, blow. Cf. Aspire. ] To pronounce with a breathing, an aspirate, or an h sound; as, we aspirate the words horse and house; to aspirate a vowel or a liquid consonant. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A sound consisting of, or characterized by, a breath like the sound of h; the breathing h or a character representing such a sound; an aspirated sound. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A mark of aspiration (&asper_;) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. An elementary sound produced by the breath alone; a surd, or nonvocal consonant; as, f, th in thin, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ L. aspiratus, p. p. ] Pronounced with the h sound or with audible breath. [ 1913 Webster ]

But yet they are not aspirate, i. e., with such an aspiration as h. Holder. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. aspiratio, fr. aspirare: cf. F. aspiration. ] 1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. [ 1913 Webster ]

If aspiration be defined to be an impetus of breathing. Wilkins. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. “Aspirations after virtue.” Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

Vague aspiration after military renown. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. (Chem.) An apparatus for passing air or gases through or over certain liquids or solids, or for exhausting a closed vessel, by means of suction. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) An instrument for the evacuation of the fluid contents of tumors or collections of blood. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to breathing; suited to the inhaling of air [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Aspired p. pr. & vb. n. Aspiring. ] [ F. aspirer, L. aspirare. See Aspirate, v. t. ] 1. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality. [ 1913 Webster ]

Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell;
Aspiring to be angels, men rebel. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar. [ 1913 Webster ]

My own breath still foments the fire,
Which flames as high as fancy can aspire. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To aspire to; to long for; to try to reach; to mount to. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Aspiration. [ Obs. ] Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Aspiration. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who aspires. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Pharm.) A white crystalline compound, acetyl salicylic acid (CH3.CO.O.C6H4.CO.OH) widely used as a drug for relief of pain and alleviation of fever. It has analgesic, antipyretic, and antiinflammatory properties, and is one of a class of agents called non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The name was originally a trade name, but has become the preferred name for the substance. It is actually a prodrug, liberating salicylic acid, the ultimate pharmacologically active agent, in the intestines. It is more effective when taken orally than is salicylic acid, because it dissolves more readily.
Syn. -- 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]

a. That aspires; as, an Aspiring mind. -- As*pir"ing*ly, adv. -- As*pir"ing*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. Same as Bespurt. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. Of or pertaining to or affecting both the heart and the lungs and their functions; as, cardiopulmonary resuscitation. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. A kind of spiral curve found in certain univalve shells. Agassiz. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Conspiracies [ See Conspiration. ] 1. A combination of people for an evil purpose; an agreement, between two or more persons, to commit a crime in concert, as treason; a plot. [ 1913 Webster ]

When shapen was all his conspiracy
From point to point. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

They made a conspiracy against [ Amaziah ]. 2 Kings xiv. 19. [ 1913 Webster ]

I had forgot that foul conspiracy Of the beast Caliban and his confederates. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A concurence or general tendency, as of circumstances, to one event, as if by agreement. [ 1913 Webster ]

A conspiracy in all heavenly and earthly things. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Law) An agreement, manifesting itself in words or deeds, by which two or more persons confederate to do an unlawful act, or to use unlawful to do an act which is lawful; confederacy.

Syn. -- Combination; plot; cabal. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. conspirans, p. pr. of conspirare: cf. F. conspirant. ] Engaging in a plot to commit a crime; conspiring. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. conspiration, L. conspiratio. ] Agreement or concurrence for some end or purpose; conspiracy. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

As soon as it was day, certain Jews made a conspiration. Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]

In our natural body every part has a nacassary sympathy with every other, and all together form, by their harmonious onspiration, a healthy whole. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who engages in a conspiracy; a plotter. 2 Sam. xv. 31. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. relating to or characteristic of conspiracy or conspirators; as, a conspiratorial whisper.
Syn. -- conspirative. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Conspired p. pr. & vb. n. Conspiring. ] [ F. conspirer, L. conspirare to blow together, harmonize, agree, plot; con- + spirare to breathe, blow. See Spirit. ] 1. To make an agreement, esp. a secret agreement, to do some act, as to commit treason or a crime, or to do some unlawful deed; to plot together. [ 1913 Webster ]

They conspired against [ Joseph ] to slay him. Gen. xxxvii. 18. [ 1913 Webster ]

You have conspired against our royal person,
Joined with an enemy proclaimed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To concur to one end; to agree. [ 1913 Webster ]

The press, the pulpit, and the stage
Conspire to censure and expose our age. Roscommon.

Syn. -- To unite; concur; complot; confederate; league. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To plot; to plan; to combine for. [ 1913 Webster ]

Angry clouds conspire your overthrow. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who conspires; a conspirator. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In the manner of a conspirator; by conspiracy. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Dispirited; p. pr. & vb. n. Dispiriting. ] [ Pref. dis- + spirit. ] 1. To deprive of cheerful spirits; to depress the spirits of; to dishearten; to discourage. [ 1913 Webster ]

Not dispirited with my afflictions. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

He has dispirited himself by a debauch. Collier. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To distill or infuse the spirit of. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

This makes a man master of his learning, and dispirits the book into the scholar. Fuller.

Syn. -- To dishearten; discourage; deject; damp; depress; cast down; intimidate; daunt; cow. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Depressed in spirits; deprived of cheer or enthusiasm; disheartened; discouraged; daunted.
Syn. -- depressed, down(predicate), downcast, downhearted, low, low-spirited, disheartened, discouraged, demoralized. [ 1913 Webster ]

-- Dis*pir"it*ed*ly, adv. -- Dis*pir"it*ed, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. causing dejection; discouraging. Opposite of encouraging.
Syn. -- demoralizing, demoralising, disheartening. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. causing dejection or depression.
Syn. -- black, dark, depressing, grim. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. Depression of spirits; discouragement. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Procter, in evident distress and dispiritment, was waiting the slow conclusion of this. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. See Dispirit. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Full of spirit or natural fire; haughty; courageous; impetuous; not brooking restraint or opposition. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Having a fiery spirit; hot-headed. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Capable of being inspired or drawn into the lungs; inhalable; respirable; admitting inspiration. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. inspiration, L. inspiratio. See Inspire. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The act of inspiring or breathing in; breath; specif. (Physiol.), the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm; -- the opposite of expiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act or power of exercising an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions; the result of such influence which quickens or stimulates; as, the inspiration of occasion, of art, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Your father was ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Theol.) A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies men to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated. [ 1913 Webster ]

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God. 2 Tim. iii. 16. [ 1913 Webster ]

The age which we now live in is not an age of inspiration and impulses. Sharp. [ 1913 Webster ]

Plenary inspiration (Theol.), that kind of inspiration which excludes all defect in the utterance of the inspired message. --
Verbal inspiration (Theol.), that kind of inspiration which extends to the very words and forms of expression of the divine message. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Pertaining to inspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Imparting inspiration{ 2 }; as, an inspirational sermon. [ PJC ]

n. One who holds to inspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Mach.) A kind of injector for forcing water by steam. See Injector, n., 2. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to, or aiding, inspiration; as, the inspiratory muscles. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ OE. enspiren, OF. enspirer, inspirer, F. inspirer, fr. L. inspirare; pref. in- in + spirare to breathe. See Spirit. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate. [ 1913 Webster ]

When Zephirus eek, with his sweete breath,
Inspirèd hath in every holt and heath
The tender crops. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Descend, ye Nine, descend and sing,
The breathing instruments inspire. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing. [ 1913 Webster ]

He knew not his Maker, and him that inspired into him an active soul. Wisdom xv. 11. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale; -- opposed to expire. [ 1913 Webster ]

Forced to inspire and expire the air with difficulty. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

And generous stout courage did inspire. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

But dawning day new comfort hath inspired. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens, or exalts; to communicate inspiration to; as, to inspire a child with sentiments of virtue; to inspire a person to do extraordinary feats. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

Erato, thy poet's mind inspire,
And fill his soul with thy celestial fire. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Inspired; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiring. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; -- opposed to expire. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To breathe; to blow gently. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

And when the wind amongst them did inspire,
They wavèd like a penon wide dispread. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. 1. Breathed in; inhaled. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Moved or animated by, or as by, a supernatural influence; affected by divine inspiration; as, the inspired prophets; the inspired writers. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Communicated or given as by supernatural or divine inspiration; having divine authority; hence, sacred, holy; -- opposed to uninspired, profane, or secular; as, the inspired writings, that is, the Scriptures. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Moved to a higher level of thought, creativity, or motivation. [ PJC ]

n. One who, or that which, inspires. “Inspirer of that holy flame.” Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Animating; cheering; moving; exhilarating; as, an inspiring or scene. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Inspirited; p. pr. & vb. n. Inspiriting. ] To infuse new life or spirit into; to animate; to encourage; to invigorate. [ 1913 Webster ]

The courage of Agamemnon is inspirited by the love of empire and ambition. Pope.

Syn. -- To enliven; invigorate; exhilarate; animate; cheer; encourage; inspire. [ 1913 Webster ]