in·spi·ra·tion 
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ noun
plural in·spi·ra·tions /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ noun 1 a [noncount] : something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone
▪ Where does the inspiration for your art come from? ▪ His paintings take/draw their inspiration from nature. ▪ Her early childhood provided (the) inspiration for her first novel. ▪ Her courage is a source of inspiration to us all. [=her courage makes us all want to be more courageous] ▪ Her most recent plays seem to lack inspiration. [=they are not very original or creative] ▪ divine inspiration [=inspiration that comes from God]
b [count] : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something — usually singular ▪ His children are his greatest inspiration. ▪ Her courage is an inspiration to us all. ▪ She truly is an inspiration. 2 : a good idea [singular] ▪ She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors! [noncount] ▪ Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.
▪ Where does the inspiration for your art come from? ▪ His paintings take/draw their inspiration from nature. ▪ Her early childhood provided (the) inspiration for her first novel. ▪ Her courage is a source of inspiration to us all. [=her courage makes us all want to be more courageous] ▪ Her most recent plays seem to lack inspiration. [=they are not very original or creative] ▪ divine inspiration [=inspiration that comes from God]
b [count] : a person, place, experience, etc., that makes someone want to do or create something — usually singular ▪ His children are his greatest inspiration. ▪ Her courage is an inspiration to us all. ▪ She truly is an inspiration.
