inspire

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) want to do something
  • verb: to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural 'inspiration'
  • often followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: animate, inhale, breathe

Examples

  • His unusual management style does not 'inspire' confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]

  • His discoveries 'inspired' a whole new line of scientific research.

  • Her early childhood 'inspired' her 'to write' her first novel.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I knew Harvey Dent. I was his friend. And it will be a very long time before someone inspires us the way he did. I believed in Harvey Dent. Dr. Pavel... I'm CIA. He wasn't alone. - Uh... You don't get to bring friends. - They are not my friends. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises