Inspire
(verb)
- To fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
- To stimulate to action; motivate.
- To stimulate the intellect or emotions of.
Origin:
From latin inspirare ("to breathe into, infuse with a feeling or quality"), from in- + spirare ("to breath.e")
Examples:
- He was inspired by the beauty of the landscape to paint.
- The speech inspired the crowd to take action.
- The music inspired him to write a song.
- His words inspired her to pursue her dreams.
- The teacher's enthusiasm inspired the students to work harder.