Inspire - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
- supply the inspiration for
- spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts (syn: barrack, cheer, exhort, urge)
- fill with revolutionary ideas (syn: revolutionize)
- draw in (air) (syn: inhale)
Extra examples
He inspired generations of future scientists.
Her courage has inspired us.
His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
The general's speech inspired vigour in the men.
Threats don't necessarily inspire people to work.
We need someone who can inspire the team.
He inspired many young people to take up the sport.
I hope this success will inspire you to greater efforts.
Inspired by the sunny weather, I decided to explore the woods.
Gandhi's quiet dignity inspired great respect.
His driving hardly inspires confidence.
The hospital's record does not inspire confidence.
The story was inspired by a chance meeting with an old Russian duke.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: inspire
he/she/it: inspires
present participle: inspiring
past tense: inspired
past participle: inspired
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