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

Homer, the enigmatic poet, still provokes and inspires us all. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

But given the profundity of her subject matter and the near-universal awe her art inspires, perhaps this sense of futility gestures at the incomprehensible, even transcendent aura around Petviashvili’s works. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026

One of the places that inspires her most is her family’s home in Sagaponack, designed by Elsa Soyars. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Jimothy inspires artists around the country Jimothy has been an inspiration to many, evidenced by all the artists who have paid homage to him in their medium of choice. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026

More than anything, the pair hopes that Like Old Times encourages people to see aging differently and inspires them to create moments like these with the older adults in their own lives. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Joyous Jupiter lifts your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while elusive Neptune inspires your 5th House of Creativity. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

La Albiceleste, which means The White and Sky Blue and is the nickname of Argentina’s team, also inspires another churro in the collection. — Sarah Moreno updated July 18, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 July 2026