How to Use inspire in a Sentence

inspire

verb
  • The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
  • Her courage has inspired us.
  • Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
  • His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
  • He inspired generations of future scientists.
  • The moon’s clash with Mars inspires you to throw caution to the wind.
    — USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more styles inspired by the star now.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • Let these pastel rooms inspire you to look at the lighter side of the paint swatch.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Our premise was that hope was the best way to inspire action.
    — Rachel Goslins, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2022
  • People who get things done will inspire you to do the same.
    — Svetlana Whitener, Forbes, 17 May 2022
  • May the Ramadan nights inspire you to shine your light bright!
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Read on for more long-sleeve maxi styles inspired by Oprah.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The podcast even inspired them to build a cold-plunge pool in their backyard.
    — Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • The next day it can be inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
    — Ryan Reed, SPIN, 10 May 2024
  • Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
    — Krystyna Chavez, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Van Halen were the new kings, soon to inspire the next wave of successful hard rock bands.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Let the lunar new year inspire you to embrace a fresh start.
    — Woman's Day, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Your goal is to give your teammates hints that inspire them to pick your team’s cards.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Watnick hopes this taste of couture will inspire them to hit the books.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The end is a three-and-a-half-minute outro inspired by The King and I… the music had this waltzing, temptress thing.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
  • Worse, the leak could inspire violence against the Court or the justices.
    — The Editors, National Review, 3 May 2022
  • The pieces most dear to the designer are those inspired by her 1980s childhood.
    — Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more capri pants inspired by celebrities now.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Sánchez wore a custom wedding dress by Dolce & Gabbana inspired by classic 1950s bridal fashion.
    — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 1 July 2025

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