ə̇nzˈp-, ə̇nˈsp- transitive verb
also en·spirit “, en-
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: in- (II) or en- (I) + spirit (n.)
1. : to infuse spirit into : fill with courage, determination, hope, vigor, or exaltation : animate , hearten
unconquerable jests have inspirited men's hearts in long periods of disaster — Agnes Repplier
2. : to cause to be possessed by a spirit
Synonyms: see encourage