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

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inspires

I also suspect that, to whatever extent Bill Pay actually inspires more Bill Pay usage, they’re correct about that.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Never mind that their content still inspires the torch-and-pitchfork set.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The agreement inspires "very little confidence" as recent incidents of AI going rogue suggest companies have been undisciplined in their approach, she added.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Sparks Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie said she hopes her statue unveiled Sunday inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

"Nicole, I'm honored to be working on you. Your bravery inspires me. It truly does. I'm sorry, I meant I'm grateful to be working with you."

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin