Inspirited to be free -- is out to be this? (8)

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intrepid

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'inspirited' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for intrepid that I've seen before include "Afraid not" , "Fearless, adventurous" , "'Brave, dauntless (8)'" , "Fearlessly adventurous" , "Unfearing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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