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inspired

[in-spahyuhrd] / ɪnˈspaɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
stimulated
Synonyms
STRONG
activated animated encouraged energized excited exhilarated galvanized influenced inspirited motivated moved roused started stirred
ADJECTIVE
seemingly moved by supernatural powers
Synonyms
STRONG
divine exalted fired guided possessed touched transported uplifted
WEAK
carried away ecstatic

Example Sentences

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To overcome this limitation, Rak developed a new approach inspired by his background in chemistry.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

He told the Red Bull Music Academy in 2017 that he was greatly inspired by “seeing Black people controlling their own destiny, seeing them get up and go to their own work.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The novellas are composed of nested stories inspired by Scheherazade’s tales in “One Thousand and One Nights.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"You've really inspired the entire world," Trump said, calling them "modern-day pioneers" who have "a lot of courage."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Enthusiastic volunteers, they had left their lecture halls and school benches to fight on the Western Front, inspired by surging feelings of patriotism and a longing for military glory.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman