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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3
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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Recent Examples of inspire
Oscillating between lilac, light blue, and gray, light periwinkle nails are the winning formula for those looking for a delicate pastel shade inspired by the sky and flower petals.
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Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
It was credited with inspiring similar teen school dramas including Mean Girls, Gossip Girl and Legally Blonde.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
Create 5 different ways to end emails that inspire action without being salesy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
From her childhood sewing machine and early college sketches, to up-close looks at the Malcolm X zoot suits and Turkana-tribe inspired beadwork for Black Panther, the result was a comprehensive, full-circle story.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2025
It was credited with inspiring similar teen school dramas including Mean Girls, Gossip Girl and Legally Blonde.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
Create 5 different ways to end emails that inspire action without being salesy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
From her childhood sewing machine and early college sketches, to up-close looks at the Malcolm X zoot suits and Turkana-tribe inspired beadwork for Black Panther, the result was a comprehensive, full-circle story.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspire
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Try to encourage the bird to perch atop a broom or other tall pole and escort it toward an open door.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Every question elicits a thoughtful pause and an even more thoughtful answer.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some studies use higher doses to elicit health benefits.10 Ketone salts: A form of ketones that combines ketone acids with sodium or other electrolytes to enhance their effectiveness.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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The state agencies charged with addressing hard drug addiction and the safe use of cannabis are failing to educate the public as to the dangers of drug use.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The nonprofit sector should leverage this potential wealth transfer by investing time in educating donors about the importance of unrestricted gifts.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Vacheron upsized the case size to 42mm in keeping with that era’s taste in larger watches, and gave the dials a subtle texture that further evoked the brand’s longtime symbol.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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The decor evokes Gaudi’s Barcelona and the space is big by Hong Kong standards, featuring a terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Inspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspire. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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