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 film inspires you to do the same.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Be inspired by the world class art.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • And what inspired you to write?
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The film is inspired by true events.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Is there a more apt word than ‘inspired’?
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Try to inspire him to do one thing with you each week.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • That inspired me to shoot people like that.
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Our premise was that hope was the best way to inspire action.
    — Rachel Goslins, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Here are three trip ideas to inspire your planning.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • What inspires you to make music these days?
    — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Get inspired by some more great pop moments.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Your life force inspires me every day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more capri pants inspired by celebrities now.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Someone loves it and inspires them, that’s valid.
    — Jeff Ihaza, VIBE.com, 11 June 2026
  • Iran has funded, armed, trained and inspired the group for four decades.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Let these pastel rooms inspire you to look at the lighter side of the paint swatch.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Your goal is to give your teammates hints that inspire them to pick your team’s cards.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2022
  • May the Ramadan nights inspire you to shine your light bright!
    — Manal Aman, Woman's Day, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The Europe on show did not inspire.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Her presence on desk or in the pool will inspire you to keep swimming.
    — Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2021
  • Lastly, who are the women who inspire you the most right now?
    — Krystyna Chavez, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Greeting her at the outset of the call might inspire her to move along.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Sep. 2022
  • The menu is Basque-inspired, and every seat has an ocean view.
    — Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026
  • What inspired you to do more than act on this specific project?
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Watnick hopes this taste of couture will inspire them to hit the books.
    — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022

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