inspire
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When the Arms Index rises during a rally, it generally doesn’t inspire confidence that gains are being built on solid footing, said Ben Kizemchuk, a senior investment adviser and portfolio manager at Wellington-Altus in Toronto.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Kim Il Sung’s upbringing gave the young man a front-row seat to the power of faith—its power to mobilize and inspire awe, devotion, fear or zeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Ironically, such unpleasantness can inspire as many calm, intelligent chats as “The Drama” already has.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Ray has since become conscious of the challenges deaf people - and their families - face, and used his own experiences to inspire material for his new show, Coda.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Did writing systems spread by being copied, or did existing systems merely inspire neighboring peoples to invent their own systems?
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing inspire
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Christmas Carol Vocab: A Lyrical Lexicon
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
