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inspire

mastery

UK /ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ US /ɪnˈspaɪɹ/verb

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Which meaning of 'inspire' best matches the usage in the sentence?

Descend ye nine! descend and sing; / The breathing instruments inspire, / Wake into voice each silent string, / And sweep the sounding lyre!