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Compilation of the most common collocations with Inspiration

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When Inspiration is combined with other words, it forms many useful collocations. In this article, let's explore the concepts and usage of the most popular collocations with Inspiration.

14 most common collocations with Inspiration

I. What is Inspiration?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Inspiration
III. Exercises on collocations with Inspiration
1. 1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer
2. 2. Answer

I. What is Inspiration?

In English, Inspiration is pronounced as /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ and functions as a noun, meaning: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. For example:

Anna has been an inspiration to us all.
The golden autumn light provided the inspiration for the painting.
Xavia had the inspiration to turn the play into a musical.
John had an inspiration - why not apply for some government money?

II. Compilation of common collocations with Inspiration

Here is a list of popular collocations with Inspiration that PREP has compiled. Take a look!

No.	Collocations with Inspiration	Example
1	Artistic inspiration /ɑrˈtɪstɪk ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The painter found artistic inspiration in the vibrant colors of nature, which she translated onto her canvas.
2	Divine inspiration /dɪˈvaɪn ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	Many composers throughout history have claimed to receive divine inspiration for their music, believing their creativity to be a gift from a higher power.
3	Flash of inspiration /flæʃ ʌv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	As she sat pondering her next novel, a sudden flash of inspiration struck her, leading to the creation of an entirely new storyline.
4	Original inspiration /əˈrɪdʒənl ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The fashion designer drew upon her original inspiration from vintage clothing styles, infusing them with modern elements to create a unique and timeless collection.
5	Source of inspiration /sɔrs ʌv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The beautiful landscapes of the countryside served as a constant source of inspiration for the photographer, who captured their essence in stunning photographs.
6	Spiritual inspiration /ˈspɪrɪʧʊəl ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The poet's spiritual inspiration came from her deep connection with nature and her contemplation of the universe's mysteries.
7	Get inspiration from /ɡɛt ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən frɒm/	Artists often get inspiration from nature when creating their masterpieces.
8	Draw/take/derive inspiration from /drɔː - teɪk - dɪˈraɪv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən frɒm/	The architect drew inspiration from ancient Greek architecture when designing the new courthouse.
9	Find inspiration in /faɪnd ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən ɪn/	Writers often find inspiration in everyday life, drawing from their experiences to create compelling stories.
10	Look/seek for inspiration /lʊk - siːk fɔːr ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	Aspiring musicians look for inspiration in the works of their favorite artists to develop their own unique style.
11	Have an inspiration /hæv ən ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The poet had an inspiration in the middle of the night and quickly jotted down the lines that came to mind.
12	Lack inspiration /læk ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/	The painter struggled to complete her latest piece as she lacked inspiration and couldn't find the right muse.
13	Provide inspiration for /prəˈvaɪd ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən fɔːr/	The breathtaking landscape provided inspiration for the photographer's next series of photographs.
14	Inspiration comes from /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən kʌmz frɒm/	Innovation often occurs when inspiration comes from unexpected sources, sparking new ideas and creativity.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Inspiration

To better understand the meanings of collocations with Inspiration, let's complete the practice exercise below:

1. Exercise: Choose the correct answer

Watching the sunset at an open cafe on the palm-lined seashore can be an infinite source of ___________ and creativity.
1. Artistic inspiration
2. Divine inspiration
3. Flash of inspiration
The enthusiasts, who claimed to prophesy and to have direct ___________, were increasingly seen in the seventeenth century as melancholies.
1. Flash of inspiration
2. Divine inspiration
3. Original inspiration
That was a blinding___________.
1. Source of inspiration
2. Divine inspiration
3. Flash of inspiration
The subject and the composition, the ___________ and its transmutation on paper-these are no longer the domain of the craftsman.
1. Original inspiration
2. Source of inspiration
3. Spiritual inspiration
At the same time it was an effective ___________ for the generation of electronically transformed and synthesised sounds.
1. Flash of inspiration
2. Source of inspiration
3. Divine inspiration
It is a picture which is looked at by thousands from all over the world in order to obtain ___________.
1. Flash of inspiration
2. Source of inspiration
3. Apiritual inspiration
Meditating in the serene garden can be an infinite source of ___________ and creative insights.
1. Artistic inspiration
2. Divine inspiration
3. Spiritual inspiration
The painter __________ inspiration from the vibrant colors and textures of nature to create her masterpiece.

gets
draws
All of the above

2. Answer

1 - A	2 - B	3 - C	4 - A
5 - B	6 - C	7 - C	8 - C

PREP hopes that after reading this article, you now have a good understanding of the usage of the most common collocations with Inspiration. Keep following PREP to regularly update your knowledge of useful English concepts!

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