Upper-Intermediate English (2) • VERBS • 'I'

verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: motivate, uplift, stimulate • inspire someone with something; inspire someone to (do) something • inspire confidence/hope/change/loyalty; inspire someone to act/create; be inspired by X • freq in AmE: 9/10

to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative, admirable, or uplifting — especially to stimulate action, emotion, or imagination

collocation with inspire verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: move, stir, energize • inspire someone with something; inspire someone to (do) something • inspire someone with courage/hope/passion/message/vision • freq in AmE: 7/10

to cause someone to feel or express a particular emotion, quality, or idea — by means of a specific stimulus, trait, or example

collocation with inspire verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: motivate, encourage, prompt • inspire someone to act/speak/create/change/lead/start something • freq in AmE: 8/10

to motivate or stimulate someone to take action, express themselves, or create something — often through example, emotion, or influence