inspire

Definition for inspire

verb as in encourage, stimulate

Strongest matches

affect, animate, arouse, cause, embolden, excite, galvanize, get, hearten, impress, influence, instill, motivate, produce, provoke, spark, spur, stir, sway, touch, trigger

Strong matches

carry, commove, elate, endue, enkindle, enliven, exalt, exhilarate, imbue, infect, inflame, inform, infuse, inspirit, invigorate, occasion, quicken, reassure, strike, urge

Weak matches

be responsible for, fire up, give impetus, give one an idea, give rise to, set up, start off, work up

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However, the Court of Appeal heard this could inspire other councils to make similar claims and overwhelm the asylum system by closing down hotels in their areas.

From BBC

It was a very much more sweet story, rather than this one, which is much more macabre, sort of inspired by Frankenstein, zombie movies.

From Los Angeles Times

The original book also inspired Kate Bush's song of the same name, which topped the charts in 1978 when she was just 18.

From BBC

The “heroes” that inspired his giant dishes rest on the counter and the influence for “Under the Table” is his actual dining table.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Democrats and the resistance are not offering anything as inspiring or moving for their own supporters.

From Salon

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