Awe-inspire

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cause awe in; to make awed. transitive

    "Upon recovery from the experience, the awe-inspired individuals then go forth and spread word of it, often performing great deeds or miracles that induce awe (and awe-inspired changes) in those who witness […]"

Example

More examples

"Upon recovery from the experience, the awe-inspired individuals then go forth and spread word of it, often performing great deeds or miracles that induce awe (and awe-inspired changes) in those who witness […]"

Etymology

Back-formation from awe-inspiring.

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