in·spire 
/ɪnˈspajɚ/ verb
in·spires; in·spired; in·spir·ing /ɪnˈspajɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create
▪ He inspired generations of future scientists. ▪ Her courage has inspired us. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She has inspired us to live better lives. ▪ Her early childhood inspired her to write her first novel. 2 : to cause (something) to happen or be created
▪ His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research. ▪ Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood. 3 : to cause someone to have (a feeling or emotion)
▪ The news inspired hope that the war might end soon. ▪ His unusual management style does not inspire confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]
▪ He inspired generations of future scientists. ▪ Her courage has inspired us. — often followed by to + verb ▪ She has inspired us to live better lives. ▪ Her early childhood inspired her to write her first novel.
▪ His discoveries inspired a whole new line of scientific research. ▪ Her first novel was inspired by her early childhood.
▪ The news inspired hope that the war might end soon. ▪ His unusual management style does not inspire confidence. [=it makes people worry about his ability to manage properly]
