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as in encourages
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 elicits
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
what inspired that comment?
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as in educates
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 inspires
Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
—
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
LaVine jokingly has pushed for Ball’s minutes restriction to be bumped up from 15 to 25, a reflection of the comfort and creativity the point guard inspires in his teammates.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Generally, just do what inspires you in a conscientious way.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
My Life As 9-Piece 18-inch Survivor Doll The My Life As Survivor Doll represents strength and resilience and inspires children with her story of overcoming challenges.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
With resources and consultation from the American Heart Association, each leader builds a unique campaign plan, recruits a local team and inspires their network to build a legacy of lasting impact on the health of their community.
—Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In keeping with the theme, pioneering economist Adam Smith inspires a recurring character on the series, a Scottish elf who lives in a moneybox.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
As Venus and Neptune harmonize, compassion inspires charitable acts.
—USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
LaVine jokingly has pushed for Ball’s minutes restriction to be bumped up from 15 to 25, a reflection of the comfort and creativity the point guard inspires in his teammates.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 19 Oct. 2024
Generally, just do what inspires you in a conscientious way.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
My Life As 9-Piece 18-inch Survivor Doll The My Life As Survivor Doll represents strength and resilience and inspires children with her story of overcoming challenges.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024
With resources and consultation from the American Heart Association, each leader builds a unique campaign plan, recruits a local team and inspires their network to build a legacy of lasting impact on the health of their community.
—Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
In keeping with the theme, pioneering economist Adam Smith inspires a recurring character on the series, a Scottish elf who lives in a moneybox.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
As Venus and Neptune harmonize, compassion inspires charitable acts.
—USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Inspires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspires. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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