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TOPIK 6verb

고취하다

gochwihada

고취해요 · 고취했어요 · 고취할 거예요 · 고취하세요

to inspire, to instill, to boost (spirit or awareness)

Example

이 캠페인은 시민들의 애국심을 고취했습니다.

This campaign stirred up citizens' patriotism.

Word parts

고 drum취 blow

Literally 'beat the drum and blow the horn' to rouse people.