inspire synonyms

inspire

v.

  1. To encourage

    inspirit, invigorate, spur, animate; see encourage 2, incite.

  2. To stimulate to creative activity

    fire, spark, stimulate, rouse, kindle, quicken, be the cause of, start off, put one in the mood, set aglow, give one the idea for, motivate, touch the imagination, give an impetus; see also cause 2, excite 1, urge 2.

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