inspire
verb (used with object)
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.
have inspired
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present perfectof inspire.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Adds Miyashita: "These puzzles beckon our curiosity. After all, spiral forms in nature have inspired human creations ranging from rotini pasta, to a barber's pole or even portrayals of the biblical 'Tower of Babel'."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
"Your imagination and ingenuity have inspired me for the last 15 years and I'm deeply grateful to have been on this journey with you."
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
But the world’s digital embrace of the big native rodents seems to have inspired a new appreciation of them, even a sort of national pride.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Described by some as spiritual guides or even family members, Joshua trees have inspired a wide range of artists and writers, from Indigenous people and pioneers to U2 and the creators of “Euphoria.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
“Actually, Brandon and Candice have inspired me a bit,” Tori said.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
