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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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And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"In football, it is difficult to say that one manager inspires you," began the 36-year-old Davide.

From BBC • May 4, 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

And it inspires a sense of awe that dwarfs the psychodramas of daily life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The upcoming journey inspires them to try to come up with a good name for Gogol, so they can submit his passport application.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri