inspire

• Verbo usado para designar a ação de despertar em alguém o desejo ou a capacidade de fazer ou sentir algo, especialmente de natureza criativa ou positiva; também pode significar inspirar uma ideia ou sentimento, ou ainda inalar ar.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or positive.

1. Fill with creative urgeB1formal

   To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative.

   Inspirar

   • The beautiful landscape inspired her to paint.
   • His speech inspired the team to work harder.
   • Great music can inspire people to write poetry.

   Sinônimosanimateencourageenergizefiregalvanizekindlemotivaterousespurstimulate

   Antônimosdampendiscouragedissuadestiflesuppress

2. Motivate or encourageB1formal

   To encourage someone to do something positive or achieve something.

   Inspirar

   • Her success story inspired many young entrepreneurs.
   • The teacher inspired his students to pursue their dreams.
   • He was inspired by his father's dedication to charity.

   Sinônimosemboldenencourageenergizegalvanizemotivatespurstimulate

   Antônimosdemoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendisinclinedissuade

3. Cause a feeling or reactionB2formal

   To create a particular feeling or reaction in someone.

   Inspirar

   • The movie inspired a sense of hope in the audience.
   • His bravery inspired admiration among his peers.
   • The project inspired confidence in the team's abilities.

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