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

His wish to gift an original song to Los Tigres del Norte inspires the journey. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

For their intimate ceremony, the groom wore a simple black tux, while Hepburn donned a tea-length dress that still inspires brides today. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Leslie, who led the Sparks to two WNBA championships, hopes her statue inspires young girls pursue their basketball dreams. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

The promise of coffee inspires many of us to get out of bed in the morning. — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

What about particular exhibitions, artworks, or artists (like Louis Fratino or Felipe Baeza) inspires you to want to write about them? — Nandini Krishnan, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026

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

Social media inspires the travel, the travel creates the haul and the haul gives someone else a reason to start searching. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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