inspire

Meaning

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.

Example Sentences

Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.

The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder.

Example Expressions

inspire confidence

Synonyms

motivate, encourage, stimulate, influence, uplift

Entry 1

motivate, encourage, stimulate, influence

Entry 2

motivate, encourage, uplift, stimulate, influence

Antonyms

deter, discourage, demotivate, dishearten, depress

Entry 1

deter, discourage, demotivate, dishearten

Entry 2

discourage, dishearten, depress

Collocations

inspire others, inspire change, inspire confidence, truly inspire