Synonyms for
Inspired
Definition
fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
Synonyms & similar words
enliven
urgeon
rooton
revolutionise
inhale
revolutionize
elysian
inspire
exhale
barrack
invigorate
breathein
exhort
instigate
pepup
divine
exalt
cheer
prompt
urge
animate
motivated
encouraged
stimulated
enlivened
awakened
activated
roused
sparked
ignited
aroused
inflamed
incited
provoked
moved
influenced
induced
prompted
instigated
propelled
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- deeply inspired
- truly inspired
- inspired by
- inspired to
- inspired by the
- inspired by her
- inspired by his
Word family
Usage note
Often followed by 'by' or 'to'. 'Inspired' can describe a feeling of creative or intellectual stimulation, or a strong desire to do something.
Example sentences
- The inspiring music inspired the athlete to run faster.
- The teacher's speech inspired the students to work harder.
- The book inspired me to write my own story.
- The beautiful sunset inspired the artist to paint it.
- The brave actions of the firefighters inspired the community.
Quotes
You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. - Zig Ziglar
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Wayne Gretzky
If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein