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 it’s that type of refreshing, radical earnestness that inspires a deeper conversation about the film’s many virtues.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

For Sandoval, the success of the parade will be measured not by attendance but by the reactions it inspires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

It's instantly recognisable to millions - and inspires dread.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Their odd shape, combined with their ambling demeanor, inspires curiosity, as well as a lot of plush stuffed animals.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

And this certainty inspires him to say something he would never have said otherwise, something he would never even have thought.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides