How to Use inspire in a Sentence

inspire

verb
  • The news inspired hope that the war might end soon.
  • Her courage has inspired us.
  • Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
  • His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research.
  • He inspired generations of future scientists.
  • The moon’s clash with Mars inspires you to throw caution to the wind.
    USA TODAY, 10 May 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more styles inspired by the star now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • Our premise was that hope was the best way to inspire action.
    Rachel Goslins, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2022
  • May the Ramadan nights inspire you to shine your light bright!
    Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Read on for more long-sleeve maxi styles inspired by Oprah.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • The podcast even inspired them to build a cold-plunge pool in their backyard.
    Jamie Ducharme, Time, 28 June 2023
  • The next day it can be inspired by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
    Ryan Reed, SPIN, 10 May 2024
  • Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
    Krystyna Chavez, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Van Halen were the new kings, soon to inspire the next wave of successful hard rock bands.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Let the lunar new year inspire you to embrace a fresh start.
    Woman's Day, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Watnick hopes this taste of couture will inspire them to hit the books.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The pieces most dear to the designer are those inspired by her 1980s childhood.
    Caitie Kelly, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The drink is not for breakfast, it’s inspired by breakfast.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to shop more jackets, pants, and bags inspired by Salma Hayek now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
  • While the series is inspired by the father and son, the end result is a mic of truth and fiction.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The same fitness space that can inspire some folks to push to PRs can make others not even want to step through the doors.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Kennedy’s speech has helped inspire decades of research at NASA.
    Bret Baier, Fox News, 13 June 2024
  • Ask yourself: Can this person both inspire and serve the team?
    John Jorgenson, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Vest sets inspired by Alba are going to be one of my new go-to styles.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
  • To inspire your next trip, here's a look at some of the best places to go glamping in Tennessee.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Like the rest of the crew, Murphy is inspired by the visual aesthetic.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
  • The Rays had taken the tarps off the upper deck, and the crowd inspired their Class AA lefty sitting 20 rows up from first base.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 May 2023
  • On the anniversary day, a free four-week limited-time event called Blast From The Past will go live, rewarding players with items inspired by 2000s pop culture.
    Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • For a creative twist to any day on the island, The Library by the Sea serves up cocktails inspired by literary classics in a setting that feels both elegant and imaginative.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025

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