inspires
word · lemma: inspire
Definition
To make someone feel excited, motivated, or full of new ideas. It can also mean giving someone the desire to do something creative or special.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Used to talk about people, art, music, nature, or ideas that 'inspire' others. Often followed by what is inspired ('inspires me to study'). Don't confuse with 'instructs' or 'orders'.
Spanish: inspiraPortuguese (BR): inspiraPortuguese (PT): inspiraChinese (Simplified): 激励 - 启发Chinese (Traditional): 激勵 - 啟發Hindi: प्रेरित करता हैArabic: يلهمBengali: অনুপ্রাণিত করে - প্রেরণা জোগায়Russian: вдохновляетJapanese: 刺激する - 触発する - インスパイアするVietnamese: truyền cảm hứngKorean: 영감을 준다Turkish: ilham verir - teşvik ederUrdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرتا ہےIndonesian: menginspirasi - memberi inspirasi
Example Sentences
A good teacher inspires students to learn.
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Seeing others succeed really inspires me to work harder.
natural
Traveling to new places always inspires new ideas.
natural
Her kindness inspires me to help others, too.
natural
Her story inspires many people.
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Music inspires him to paint.
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