inspire
verb (used with object)
to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence.
inspiring
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present participleof inspire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Its retrospective review concluded Pele would have claimed the award after inspiring Brazil to their first World Cup triumph at the age of 17.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Meta is far from the only company trying to build quickly without inspiring too much input from the rabble.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
In an August 2025 interview, Jeffery touched on what inspiring young Black girls meant to her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Sir Tony Blair wrote that "PMQs was the most nerve wracking, discombobulating, nail biting, bowel moving, terror inspiring, courage draining experience in my prime ministerial life, without question".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The meeting with the family had been inspiring.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
