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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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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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Recent Examples of inspire
In many ways, this re-engagement with a bygone era of design makes sense given its warm, inviting, and naturally inspired feel.
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Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Critics of parlor culture tended to be reformers inspired by William Morris, the English socialist and textile designer who helped launch the Arts and Crafts movement.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Through her work and through this book, Nicole inspires and motivates in ways that still surprise me.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
His patience, compassion, and ability to balance helping others while excelling in his own work show a maturity and kindness that is inspiring.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Critics of parlor culture tended to be reformers inspired by William Morris, the English socialist and textile designer who helped launch the Arts and Crafts movement.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Through her work and through this book, Nicole inspires and motivates in ways that still surprise me.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
His patience, compassion, and ability to balance helping others while excelling in his own work show a maturity and kindness that is inspiring.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Forest visitors are encouraged to pack a measuring tape, a handsaw, gloves, boots, a tarp and straps for securing the tree to vehicles.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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This initial research elicited encouraging results.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Pruners Few tools elicit more opinions among gardeners than do pruning shears.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Monthly workshops on children’s vision care, for instance, not only educate parents but also create valuable touchpoints for patient engagement and practice growth.Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The task of educating nearly 900,000 Maryland students is costly, making education an easy target when budgets get tight.Abby Beytin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The rebuilt inn evokes its 19th-century history but has the modern touches today’s travelers need.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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For others, what’s even more compelling is the sense of narrative evoked by 19th- and 19th-century design.Cornelia Powers, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Inspire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspire. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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