Inspire | Mean of inspire in English Dictionary
/ɪnˈspajɚ/
- Verb
- to make (someone) want to do something
- He inspired generations of future scientists.
- Her courage has inspired us.
- She has inspired us to live better lives.
- Her early childhood inspired her to write her first novel.
- to cause (something) to happen or be created
- His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
- Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
- to cause someone to have (a feeling or emotion)
- The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
- His unusual management style does not inspire confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]