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inspiration

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/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ · in-spi-ra-tion

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative.

ذہنی طور پر کسی چیز کو کرنے یا محسوس کرنے کے لیے تحریک حاصل کرنا، خاص طور پر تخلیقی چیزوں کے لیے۔

حوصلہ افزائی

hosla afzai

Formal: حوصلہ افزائی

Synonyms

encouragementmotivationinfluenceحوصلہتشجیعتحریک

Antonyms

discouragementdejectiondemotivationبے حوصلگیمایوسیغیر حوصلگی

Common Collocations

  • source of inspiration
  • inspiration for art
  • feel inspired

Example Sentences

Nature often serves as a source of inspiration for many artists.

قدرت اکثر بہت سے فنکاروں کے لیے حوصلہ افزائی کا ذریعہ بنتی ہے۔

Qudrat aksar bahut se fankaron ke liye hosla afzai ka zariya banti hai.

She felt a sudden inspiration to start painting again.

اسے دوبارہ پینٹنگ شروع کرنے کی اچانک تحریک محسوس ہوئی۔

Usay dobara painting shuru karne ki achanak tahrik mehsoos hui.

His speech was filled with inspiration and hope.

اس کا خطاب حوصلہ اور امید سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔

Us ka khitab hosla aur umeed se bhara hua tha.

Easily Confused With

aspiration:Inspiration refers to being mentally stimulated to create, while aspiration refers to a strong desire to achieve something.

Word Family

inspire
verbحوصلہ دینا
inspirational
adjectiveحوصلہ افزا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of inspiration as a breath of fresh air that helps you create.

Visualize a light bulb turning on above your head when you have a great idea.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ پوچھو حوصلہ عزم وفا کی باتیں نہ دھیان مادرِ طلب کی راہ میں ہے

Na poochon hosla azm wa fa ki baatein Na dhyaan maadar-e-talab ki raah mein hai

Don’t ask about the courage of determination and fidelity; there’s no focus on the path of demand.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آسمان کو چھو لینے کا حوصلہ رکھو

Aasman ko choo lene ka hosla rakho

Have the courage to reach for the sky.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "inspiratio" — to breathe into

First known use: 14th century

The word 'inspiration' comes from the Latin 'inspiratio', which means 'to breathe into', signifying the act of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.