inspiration

inspiration
in|spi|ra|tion [ˌınspıˈreıʃən] n [U and C]
1.) a good idea about what you should do, write, say etc, especially one which you get suddenly
▪ The Malvern Hills have provided inspiration for many artists and musicians over the decades.
▪ He raised his eyes to the altar as if seeking inspiration .
▪ He draws inspiration from ordinary scenes.
▪ Mary Quant's inspiration comes from the glam style of the 70s.
▪ He had a sudden flash of inspiration .
▪ He has always been a source of inspiration for me.
2.) a person, experience, place etc that gives you new ideas for something you do
▪ The seascapes of Cape Cod were her inspiration.
inspiration for/behind
▪ He was the inspiration for Wordsworth's poem 'The Old Huntsman'.
3.) be an inspiration to sb
to make someone feel encouraged to be as good, successful etc as possible
▪ People like Tara are an inspiration to us all.
4.) under the inspiration of sb
used to say who made a person or group want to do something
▪ the spread of improved nursing under the inspiration of Florence Nightingale
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COLLOCATES for sense 1
provide inspiration (for something)
seek/look for inspiration
draw/take inspiration (from somebody/something) (=get inspiration from someone or something)
inspiration comes from somebody/something
have an inspiration
flash of inspiration
source of inspiration (for/to somebody)
divine inspiration (=inspiration from God)
creative/poetic/artistic inspiration
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Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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