inspireverb [ T ]
uk/ɪnˈspaɪər/us/ɪnˈspaɪr/B2 to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it:
His confident leadership inspired his followers.
[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.
B2 to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction:
She inspires great loyalty among her followers.
The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination.
B2 to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.:
a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds
The design of the car has inspired many imitations.
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- An austere man of unquestioned moral rectitude, Nava inspired deep devotion in those who worked for him.
- The fire in her speech inspired everyone.
- He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils.
- She has a faculty for inspiring confidence in people.
- His speech was intended to inspire party members.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Encouraging and urging on
- abet
- barrack for sb
- bring
- bring sb out
- buddy
- cheer
- chin
- egg
- get in there! idiom
- get out of here! idiom
- good/great/lovely stuff! idiom
- goose
- hide your light under a bushel idiom
- invitation
- prepare the ground idiom
- prod
- promote
- promotion
- psych
- shoulder
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inspirer
noun [ C ] uk/ɪnˈspaɪə.rər//ɪnˈspaɪr.ɚ/
a great leader and inspirer of people