1
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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2
as in to elicit
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Recent Examples of inspire
Elsewhere, landscape designer Katsuaki Ogawa will create a new garden with covered walkways, water features, and seasonal plantings inspired by traditional Japanese gardens.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
That’s the paradise that inspired Kai.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The story is inspired by real-life reports of exploitation and abuse of Moroccan women who go to Spain for seasonal work and actual court cases.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
While underwater, Michael Philip Davenport, president of Underwater Adventure Seekers, was inspired to create art showing ancestors emerging from the monument.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
That’s the paradise that inspired Kai.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The story is inspired by real-life reports of exploitation and abuse of Moroccan women who go to Spain for seasonal work and actual court cases.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
While underwater, Michael Philip Davenport, president of Underwater Adventure Seekers, was inspired to create art showing ancestors emerging from the monument.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspire
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Responding to comments, asking for feedback, and giving shout-outs to active viewers fosters a sense of community and encourages continued engagement.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Techniques such as reinforcement learning from human feedback encourage the model toward preferred responses.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Salon Confessionals With Madison LeCroy features the Southern Charm star eliciting revealing stories from her clients.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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But there are places in the world where Israel elicits enormous respect.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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The group, along with other classmates, is working to educate their peers about the potential effects data centers can have on our communities.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Strong, deep-rooted, living hundreds of years and towering skyward even as their massive limbs reach out expansively, these trees evoke awe.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The album's title carries a layered meaning for the artist, evoking gratitude and grit in equal measure.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Inspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspire. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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