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

Example Sentences

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The next release in one of the biggest video game franchises in the world was inspired by a small fishing village in Fife.

From BBC

One supporter who told AFP seeing the numbers turn out each year inspired hope.

From Barron's

While the "female characters are inspired by figures in my family, the story is fictional", said Bouzid.

From Barron's

From Poldark to du Maurier's Rebecca and Woolf, we explore how the county's dramatic landscapes continue to inspire generations of writers.

From BBC

“I was inspired a little bit by my dad, who had a very active retirement,” says Kelly.

From Los Angeles Times