26984 words

inspires

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it:

Examples:

[ + to infinitive ] After her trip to Venezuela, she felt inspired to learn Spanish.
2
to make someone have a particular strong feeling or reaction:

Examples:

She inspires great loyalty among her followers.
inspire someone with something The captain's heroic effort inspired them with determination.
3
to give someone an idea for a book, film, product, etc.:

Examples:

a piece of music inspired by dolphin sounds
The design of the car has inspired many imitations.
4
to breathe in:

Examples:

When you inspire, you draw air into your lungs.
The concentration of oxygen in inspired anesthetic gases should never be less than 21%.
5
to fill someone with confidence and desire to do something:

Examples:

She inspired her students to do the best they could.
6
If something or someone inspires something else, it causes or leads to it:

Examples:

A successful TV program inspires many imitations.

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