inspire

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈspaɪər/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
B2

to make someone want to do something great

Her speech will inspire many to help others.

B2

to give someone an idea for something creative

The beautiful scenery can inspire a new painting.

R

to make someone feel a strong emotion

His kindness can inspire trust in people.

translation

v. to make someone want to do something great; to give someone an idea for something creative; to make someone feel a strong emotion

Word Forms

3rd Present inspires
Past inspired
Perfect inspired
Progressive inspiring