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inspire

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Learn the meaning of inspire with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

inspire

(verb)

Meaning

to fill with the urge to do something

Example

"The teacher aimed to inspire her students to reach their full potential."

Synonyms

motivateencouragestimulate

Antonyms

dissuadediscourageprevent

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'inspirare', meaning to breathe in.
Related word forms
  • noun: inspiration
  • adjective: inspiring

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