Word INSPIRE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

inspire

🇺🇸 [ɪnˈspaɪər]

Meanings

To stimulate or encourage someone to do something, especially something creative or positive. It can also refer to filling someone with a feeling or motivation to act.

Examples

• Her speech inspired the audience to take action.
• The beauty of the landscape inspired him to paint.
• The coach's words inspired the team to work harder.

Synonyms

motivate • encourage • stimulate

Antonyms

discourage • dissuade • demotivate