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INSPIRES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Inspires.

Inspires - as a verb

Heighten or intensify

Example: "These paintings exalt the imagination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
animateenlivenexaltinvigorate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Supply the inspiration for

Example: "The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work"

Serve as the inciting cause of

Example: "She prompted me to call my relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
instigateprompt

Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Example: "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barrackcheerexhortpep uproot onurgeurge on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fill with revolutionary ideas

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revolutioniserevolutionize

Draw in (air)

Example: "Inhale deeply"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breathe ininhale
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breatherespiresuspiretake a breath
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her success story inspires me to work harder."
"The breathtaking scenery of the mountains inspires awe."
"The talented musician inspires many young musicians."
"The teacher's passion for teaching inspires her students to learn."
"His bravery in the face of danger inspires admiration."
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Word Game Points

Is INSPIRES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, inspires is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSPIRES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is INSPIRES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, inspires is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSPIRES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is INSPIRES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, inspires is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSPIRES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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