inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪər/
motivate, give an idea
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- 1.
To make someone want to do or create something.
"Her speech inspired the whole team."
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Her speech inspired the whole team.
Her speech inspired the whole team.
Books often inspire me to travel.
Books often inspire me to travel.
The sunset inspired the artist to paint.
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Frequently asked about inspire
How do you pronounce inspire?
inspire is pronounced [/ɪnˈspaɪər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does inspire mean?
inspire means "motivate, give an idea". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is inspire?
inspire is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with inspire?
Example: "Her speech inspired the whole team." — used to mean "motivate, give an idea".
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