inspires

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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inspires

“I hope her example inspires more people from different backgrounds to get involved.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Gráinne McGuinness, Creative Director at Paper Owl Films, said she hopes the cartoon, which has been in the making for six years, inspires change in society.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

You should expect no less for Raising Cane’s, a chicken-finger spot that inspires something close to religious devotion among its growing flock.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

The latest reboot inspires more scepticism than hope for some in Cheorwon.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

A few people start grooving on the makeshift dance floor, which inspires Angela and Hilda to leave the bar area.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya