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
Push hopes the book will inspire more people to follow the protagonist’s lead.
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Plans quickly took shape to create a second picnic grove in the park, inspired by the design of the first one.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Superdry unveiled hundreds of stores and developed a diehard following for its streetwear and bright skateboard and athletic-inspired styles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
His nomadic spirit inspired Wanderer designer Mark Cotto to buy the vehicle and convert it into a stationary art piece topped with surfboards perfect as a backdrop for Instagram stories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Plans quickly took shape to create a second picnic grove in the park, inspired by the design of the first one.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Superdry unveiled hundreds of stores and developed a diehard following for its streetwear and bright skateboard and athletic-inspired styles.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
His nomadic spirit inspired Wanderer designer Mark Cotto to buy the vehicle and convert it into a stationary art piece topped with surfboards perfect as a backdrop for Instagram stories.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspire
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Lawyer Steve Oshins told Inside Wealth that QSBS laws and other tax proposals aimed at the wealthy encourage high earners to move to other states.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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This easy London broil recipe relies on a savory marinade with a small amount of baking soda to help tenderize the meat and encourage browning.—
Zaynab Issa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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The king, for his part, elicited multiple standing ovations from Democrats and Republicans who listened with rapt attention.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The key element by which fascism elicited widespread devotion was its deep understanding of human psychology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Terracycle, a recycling company with a major distribution center in Aurora, will also be on-site to educate the community about waste diversion and creating a zero-carbon footprint, according to the news release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of this is also the aim to create an ecosystem for young filmmakers – one that empowers and educates them on the importance of marketing and distribution so that great stories don’t just get made, but truly reach audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Just off to the side, a bar and lounge area evokes a subtle ’70s-style conversation pit but without the sunken layout.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The colors also evoke hazy Los Angeles skies, hills and buildings seen from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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“Inspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspire. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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