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

Social media inspires the flight, the flight fuels the haul and the haul sends the next person spiraling through browser tabs. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

In service to this, Norman Bird Sanctuary inspires, builds and engages a community of stewards who preserve, protect, enjoy and learn from the ecosystems within and beyond our stone walls. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

This book inspires football players who are no longer active on the field to embrace life with a positive perception, maintaining their passion to continue pursuing their dreams and building a healthy personal and professional life. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

Gallup found that just 2% of Fortune 500 CHROs strongly agree their performance management system actually inspires employees to improve. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

But life on an island also inspires a scrappy, home-town camaraderie. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

What inspires the pace that gets you to 17 albums since 2015? — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

However, The Duskbloods' multiplayer focus and the shenanigans the gameplay inspires pull the game toward Nintendo territory. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026