Asian religions inspire him to create splendid sculptures.
Source: tatoeba (71859)
Inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "inspire" (387 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (78)
Verb(27 words)
Noun(8 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Strong matches (116)
Verb(44 words)
elateselectrifyelevateemboldenedemboldensempowerempower communitiesenamoringenamorsencourageencouragedencouragesenergiseenergizeenergize discussionenergize imaginationenergize learningenergize studentsenergize the batteryenergize the imagination
Noun(21 words)
electric vibeelevated surfaceemboldeningempoweringencouragingenergize the classenergized discussionenergizes studentsenergizingenergizing classenergy provisionenergy typesenlightenedenthusingexaltingfodderfuelgalvanizinggame movesgerman bewegen
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Adjective(13 words)
electrifyingempoweredenergetic classenergizing effectenergy bearingenlighteningexcited configurationexcitingexhilaratedexhilaratingfascinatinghearteningimpassioned
Related words (193)
impressinciteinduceinfectinfluenceinforminfuseinhaleinjectinoculateinspire hopeinspiritinstigateinvigoratejustify hopekindleleadlivenmake fair promisemotivate
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movemuster upnerveobtainpantpat on the backpick upprocurepromisepromotepromptprovokepuffpumpquickenraiseraise expectationsraise hoperallyreassurereinforcerejoicerejoice the heartrespirerouseset upsighslurpsneezesniffsnifflesnoresnortsnuffsnuff insnufflespiritspirit upstimulatestirstrengthenstrikesucksuck insucklesummon upsuperinducesupportswaythrilltouchupliftvitalizevivifywakenwheeze
Verb(57 words)
impressedinculcateinfluence verbinfusesinhaleinstigateinstilledinstilsinvigorateinvigoratedkindlekindlesmobilizemobilizesmotivatemotivatedmove blocksmovedmoved boxesmuovendo
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musterednourishedoverawingpep upplant seedspopularize sciencepower upproducepromptprovokesraise spiritsreceive energyrecharge energyrevolutioniserevolutionizerise above fearroot onrousedrousesserve as role modelsow ideassparksparkedspurstimulatestimulate imaginationstimulatedstimulatesstrucktouchedtransfusetransfusedupliftupliftedurgeurge onwrings
Noun(49 words)
impressesimpressionist inspiredimpulsingincrease energizationinhalesitalian muoverelearning enthusiasmmorale boost ideasmotivate learnersmotivate teammotivatingmouvoirsmove objectmove to changemovement inspiredmovesmovingnorwegian bokmål løftepeppingpeps
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pioneerplant seedlingsplant vigorplanting a seedportuguese moverpower onpress onprompted imitationralliesrocksschool leadership influenceset in motionsinewspark imaginationspiritsstirringstyle evocativesuperchargeteacher influencetouchertouchestouchingtouching forcestransportingtype of energyuplift communityupliftingupliftswakening
Adjective(10 words)
inebriatedinvigoratinginvigorating classjoyful affectrepletescintillatingspanish moverspiritedthrillingunsilenced
Determiner(1 words)
no friction influence
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: activate, actuate, actuates, affect, affect display.
- Sentence evidence is available for inspire, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "inspire".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "inspire"
Keep "inspire" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "inspire" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "inspire", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "inspire" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
11 entriesCollocations
6 entriesinspire confidenceinspire creativityinspire curiosityinspire excellenceinspire studentsinspire teamwork
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
We may give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.
Source: tatoeba (277564)
How can video games inspire us to make better applications for e-learning?
Source: tatoeba (337215)
Women inspire us to do great things - and then stop us from doing them.
Source: tatoeba (1435924)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "inspire"?
Closest matches include activate, actuate, actuates, affect, affect display.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "inspire"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.