inspire
Example Sentences
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“I’ve always been inspired by a lot of female artists,” she recalls.
From Los Angeles Times
A bomb meant to kill a monster ends up creating a gargantuan problem, one that has inspired 38 movies and counting.
From Salon
Meanwhile, the cinnamon roll chain offered a pair of roses: First, it launched Swirled Soda on Mar. 9, inspired by the viral “dirty soda” trend popularized by the Hulu hit.
From Salon
We learn in an author’s note that “Chase and Finnegan” was inspired by the real-life practice of matching cheetahs in captivity with rescue dogs as companions.
A story for young readers about a rescue dog and a young cheetah is inspired by real-world zoo practices.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.