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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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"In football, it is difficult to say that one manager inspires you," began the 36-year-old Davide.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

And it inspires a sense of awe that dwarfs the psychodramas of daily life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The goal is “to develop a name that inspires future generations of young people to know they can make a positive difference in this world,” said San Diego school board President Richard Barrera.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

A doji candle on March 12 inspires confidence that a bottom could be in play here, which also retested a powerful bullish piercing line candle from Jan. 8.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

At the moment it inspires me, if not with love, at least with confidence.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier