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- DictionaryIn·spire/inˈspī(ə)r/
verb
- 1. fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative: "his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing"
- 2. breathe in (air); inhale: "they can expand their lungs and inspire enough gas to satisfy oxygen requirements"
Inspire definition: to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence. See examples of INSPIRE used in a sentence.
to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something: She inspired her students to do the best they could. If something or someone inspires something else, it causes or leads to it:
v.tr. 1. To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence. 2. To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspire the congregation; an artist who was inspired by Impressionism. 3. a. To stimulate to action; motivate: a sales force that was inspired by the prospect of a bonus. See Synonyms at encourage. b.
to give someone the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something well inspire somebody (with something) The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
May 1, 2024 · 1. transitive verb. If someone or something inspires you to do something new or unusual, they make you want to do it. Our challenge is to motivate those voters and inspire them to join our cause. Synonyms: motivate, move, cause, stimulate More Synonyms of inspire. 2. transitive verb.
inspire something to give somebody the idea for something, especially something artistic or that shows imagination. The choice of decor was inspired by a trip to India. His tragic story later inspired a Hollywood film.
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it: [ + to do sth ] A drama teacher at school had inspired Sam to become an actor. inspire verb [T] (FEELING) B2. to make someone have a particular feeling or reaction: Robson's first task will be to inspire his team with some confidence. He inspires great loyalty in his staff.
