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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inspires

You should expect no less for Raising Cane’s, a chicken-finger spot that inspires something close to religious devotion among its growing flock.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

It inspires me, so it’s like a natural spring well of water that I go to every Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

This inspires Rhoda with a plot for a noir Maltese murder mystery—minus any falcons—that will open up a new career for her.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

The latest reboot inspires more scepticism than hope for some in Cheorwon.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Voldemort’s expression remained impassive as he said, “Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies. You must know this, Dumbledore.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling