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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And it inspires me to cook and look forward to enjoying chicken in a variety of creative ways.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

The filmmaker behind ‘Pig’ and ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ inspires riskiness from actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Argentina ina head coach Lionel Scaloni, added: "I don't have the words to describe Messi. For 20 years, he's had us used to seeing things like this and he inspires everyone who watches him play."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Their odd shape, combined with their ambling demeanor, inspires curiosity, as well as a lot of plush stuffed animals.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

He doth not comprehend my full Palsy nor how Agitation inspires its Assaults through the Disequilibrium of the Humors, viz. the Superabundance of Bile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson