1
as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote
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2
as in to elicit
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot
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Directed and co-written by Jean-Stéphane Bron, the original and spirited fiction series, the high-stakes real life drama-thriller, is inspired by real life last-chance talks in 2015 between the U.S. and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, talks held in Geneva.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Employees expect to understand why an assignment is given and inspired to do the right thing, rather than follow instructions blindly.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
This year, for the first time in 44 years, the designers will also be creating botanical art inspired by architecture.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Employees expect to understand why an assignment is given and inspired to do the right thing, rather than follow instructions blindly.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
This year, for the first time in 44 years, the designers will also be creating botanical art inspired by architecture.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspire
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To bring in more visitors, Katsuo-ji came up with a creative way to encourage tourists to engage with the Daruma dolls.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The frantic trading, which sent stocks spiking before plummeting again, showed how investors are operating on a hair trigger and are eager for any sign of encouraging news.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Regardless of the finer points of the legal arguments, the mere fact of Barrett’s position was enough to elicit vocal dismay from Trump loyalists.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The chicken jockey is already a fan favorite from the movie, with its appearance eliciting whoops and hollers from audiences.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Don't show up and ask someone there to educate you.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to Chris Hayes, an extension associate of structural pest management at NC State University who specializes educating the pest management industry on critter habits, to find out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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The electronics against a mini orchestra—bass, flute, sax, clarinet, percussion—evoke a full, underwater soundscape, like you’re submerged in a comforting dream, or another life.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Warm neutrals evoke relaxation, which is ideal for hospitality brands.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspire. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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