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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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But Musk inspires a cultlike following, even among veterans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

"Scottish Labour must develop a vision and plan that inspires," wrote McConnell, who called for "radical reform of Scottish local government and the health service".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Do you feel like your Latino side inspires your music at all or your approach to your career?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“I’m sure Miss Nita would be pleased to know she inspires such loyalty from a ship breaker.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi