inspire

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˈspaɪər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪnˈspaɪr/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(in spīər)

Inflections of 'inspire' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
inspires
v 3rd person singular
inspiring
v pres p
inspired
v past
inspired
v past p

inspire
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Sense: Verb: motivate
Synonyms:
motivate, encourage Collocations, spur Collocations, stir Collocations, rouse, buoy up, give sb a lift, give sb hope, cheer Collocations, animate, hearten, enliven, galvanize, galvanise (UK), inspirit, inject life into, excite Collocations, be inspiring, be a role model for, set a good example for
Sense: Verb: stimulate creativity
Synonyms:
stimulate, spark Collocations, kindle Collocations, influence Collocations, prompt Collocations, be the cause of, be responsible for, give sb the idea for, touch sb's imagination, spur Collocations, set off
Sense: Verb: give rise to
Synonyms:
give rise to, lead to, result in, engender, bring about, prompt Collocations, trigger Collocations, cause Collocations, create Collocations, spawn Collocations


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