inspire
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
inspires;
inspired;
inspiring
inspires;
inspired;
inspiring
Britannica Dictionary definition of INSPIRE
[+ object]
1
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to make (someone) want to do something
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to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create
— often followed by to + verb
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He inspired generations of future scientists.
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Her courage has inspired us.
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She has inspired us to live better lives.
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Her early childhood inspired her to write her first novel.
2
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to cause (something) to happen or be created
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His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
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Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
3
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to cause someone to have (a feeling or emotion)
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The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
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His unusual management style does not inspire confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]
