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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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One way seems to be through the “distributed attentional focus” that music inspires, where we concoct images in time with the sound.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“Your home should be a reflection of who you are. I hope our home inspires others to live how they want to live.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

It also inspires the rawest and most emotional passages in the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The upcoming journey inspires them to try to come up with a good name for Gogol, so they can submit his passport application.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri