1. to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative
2. to create a feeling of admiration or respect in someone
3. to give rise to or bring about something

Examples

• Her courage inspires everyone around her.
• The beautiful sunset inspires him to paint.
• The teacher inspires her students to work harder.
• This book inspires confidence in young readers.
• The coach’s speech inspires the team before every game.
• Nature inspires many of his poems.
• Her success story inspires hope in others.