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

“She’s such a badass professional. It was so fun because she inspires me to also be more flexible and creative.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The countryside inspires a floral motif that is still “Bridgertized” but reminiscent of a famous author from this period.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Regardless of how he fares this week, Howard says his Open debut will be worthwhile if it inspires other people with cystic fibrosis to chase their dreams.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

The segment ends on a starkly moving note when a visit to the Anne Frank House inspires an unexpected epiphany.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Unseasonably pleasant weather inspires people to pay at a higher rate.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt