Inspiring

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/

Inspiring (verb)

  1. To make someone feel excited to do something or create something new.
  2. To fill someone with a strong feeling or idea that motivates them.

Examples

  • Teachers can inspire students to think outside the box.
  • The movie can inspire deep emotions in its audience.

Common collocations: inspire creativity, inspire innovation, inspire passion, inspire hope

Synonyms of Inspiring

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Inspiring

  • — To discourage means to deter someone from taking action.
  • — To stifle means to suppress or restrain creativity.