give impetus

Main Entry:	inspire [in-spahyuhr] Show IPA/ɪnˈspaɪər/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech:	verb
Definition:	encourage, stimulate
Synonyms:	affect, animate, arouse, be responsible for, carry, cause, commove, elate, embolden, endue, enkindle, enliven, exalt, excite, exhilarate, fire up, galvanize, get, give impetus*, give one an idea, give rise to, hearten, imbue, impress, infect, inflame, influence, inform, infuse, inspirit, instill, invigorate, motivate, occasion, produce, provoke, quicken, reassure, set up, spark, spur, start off, stir, strike, sway, touch, trigger, urge, work up
Antonyms:	discourage, dissuade

* = informal/non-formal usage
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