| Main Entry: |
inspire |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
encourage, stimulate |
Synonyms: |
affect,
animate,
arouse, be responsible for,
carry,
cause, commove, elate, embolden, endue, enkindle,
enliven,
exalt,
excite,
exhilarate, fire up,
galvanize,
get*, give impetus, give one an idea, give rise to, hearten,
imbue,
impress,
infect, inflame,
influence,
inform,
infuse, inspirit,
instill,
invigorate,
motivate,
occasion,
produce,
provoke, quicken,
reassure,
set up,
spark,
spur, start off,
stir,
strike,
sway,
touch,
trigger,
urge, work up
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Antonyms: |
discourage, dissuade
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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