Synonyms of inspires

inspires

verb

present tense third-person singular of inspire

1

as in encourages

to fill with courage or strength of purpose

the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encourages
• emboldens
• heartens
• reinforces
• stimulates
• cheers (up)
• provokes
• bears up
• buoys (up)
• animates
• invigorates
• inspirits
• enlivens
• reassures
• enforces
• steels
• excites
• chirks (up)
• energizes
• assures
• bucks up
• strengthens
• stirs
• galvanizes
• fortifies
• rallies
• quickens
• boosts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• disheartens
• daunts
• saddens
• depresses
• undermines
• demoralizes
• weakens
• debilitates
• dispirits
• intimidates
• enfeebles
• hamstrings
• psychs (out)

2

as in elicits

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

what inspired that comment?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elicits
• evokes
• reveals
• raises
• gets
• calls forth
• pulls
• educes
• obtains
• drags
• extracts
• procures
• exposes
• gains
• extorts
• secures
• wrings
• discovers
• uncovers
• wrests
• dredges (up)
• discloses
• evinces
• divulges
• unveils
• unmasks
• coaxes (out)
• wangles
• bares
• uncloaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misses
• forgets
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• overpasses

3

as in educates

to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding

great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• educates
• enriches
• nurtures
• transforms
• illumines
• enlightens
• uplifts
• illuminates
• edifies
• improves
• elevates
• ennobles
• illumes
• lifts
• exalts
• transfigures
• renews
• regenerates
• betters
• ensouls
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuses
• puzzles
• obscures
• perplexes
• darkens
• clouds
• beclouds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inspires

Organizers said the camp builds confidence and leadership and inspires the next generation of young women to pursue firefighting. — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Wallace inspires Scotland to fight for freedom despite overwhelming odds. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

But even if bringing them back seems overhyped, de-extinction inspires the public to think about biodiversity conservation, which is probably not top of mind for most people. — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

The space is deep blue, like the sea that inspires so much of designer Renna Brown-Taher’s designs, and features lavish maritime illustrations by British artist Susannah Garrod. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Bharat hopes the study inspires more large transplant centers to perform the procedure on patients with advanced lung cancer — so those patients have more options closer to home. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved! — Usa Today, USA Today, 4 July 2026

That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Nature inspires resilience The researchers compared the technology to the way humans naturally respond to injuries. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026