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inspire

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈspaɪər]

Word

Learn how to use inspire in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “motivation”

(verb) to fill someone with the urge or ability to do something. It’s like when a teacher tells a student they can do great things, and the student feels excited to try harder.

Example

The book inspired her to become an artist.

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The boring class did not inspire any interest in the subject.

Example

What inspired you to start learning a new language?

Context: “creativity”

(verb) to give someone new ideas for creating something. It’s similar to how a beautiful painting might inspire someone to paint their own picture.

Example

The music video inspired him to make his own film.

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The lack of creativity did not inspire any new ideas.

Example

Which artist inspires you the most in your work?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to cause someone to feel a strong emotion or change in their feelings. It's when a touching story makes someone feel really happy or sad.

Example

Her speech inspired everyone in the audience to help others.

Example

The movie failed to inspire any deep feelings in me.

Example

What type of story inspires you the most?

How to pronounce inspire

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈspaɪər]

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