The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Inspire \In*spire"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inspired; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Inspiring.]
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   1. To draw in breath; to inhale air into the lungs; --
      opposed to expire.
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   2. To breathe; to blow gently. [Obs.]
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            And when the wind amongst them did inspire,
            They wav[`e]d like a penon wide dispread. --Spenser.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Inspiring \In*spir"ing\, a.
   Animating; cheering; moving; exhilarating; as, an inspiring
   or scene.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

inspiring
    adj 1: stimulating or exalting to the spirit [ant:
           uninspiring]