inspire

[in-spahyuhr] / ɪnˈspaɪər /

VERB

encourage, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give impetus give one an idea give rise to set up start off work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

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Engagement ranger Kirsty Murray said the results of the ecological report were "so inspiring".

From BBC

We recently experienced some family deaths, which inspired us to get organized.

From MarketWatch

Hackathons and demo days are one way to make sure the team stays inspired.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the woman whose story inspired others to come forward with their experiences, it has been a whirlwind start to 2026.

From BBC

"And I know that just being on stage, getting this award or movie, that will change so many girls' lives because they'll be inspired when they weren't before."

From BBC

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