inspire
gb/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/ us/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
B2
英語
~ 6700
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B2
action
1
to strongly motivate someone
to make someone feel excited and want to do something, especially something creative or good
用法パターン：
[something] inspires [someone] to [verb]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "inspire" with "persuade". "Inspire" means to make someone feel motivated or excited to do something; it does not mean you give them logical reasons or arguments, which is closer to "persuade". Also, do not say "I am inspire"; use "I am inspired" (past participle) or "This inspires me".
類義語
motivate (focuses more on giving someone a reason or drive to act, not always emotional or creative.)
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encourage (suggests giving support or confidence; can be weaker and more everyday than the often stronger, more emotional 'inspire'.)
対義語
discourage (means to make someone lose confidence or desire to act, the opposite of inspiring them.)
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demotivate (emphasizes removing someone’s drive to act, the reverse of motivating or inspiring them.)
コロケーション
inspire someone to [verb]
|truly inspire
|inspire change
|inspire others
|inspire creativity
|inspire young people
テーマ
emotions
|creativity
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her teacher inspired her to study engineering.
- The documentary inspired many viewers to reduce their plastic use.
- His courage during the crisis inspired the whole team to keep going.
- That speech really inspired me to apply for the job.
- Stories of successful entrepreneurs often inspire young people to start their own businesses.
学習者向け例文
- My coach inspired me to work harder.
- This book inspired him to learn English.
- Her music inspired many children to play the piano.
- The talk inspired us to help other people.
- His success story inspired me to start a new project.
動詞
B2
action
2
to give the idea for something
to give someone the main idea for making something, like a story, film, song, or design
用法パターン：
[something] inspires [a work or creation]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say "This book is very inspire" when they mean the book gives them ideas. Use "inspiring" for the adjective ("a very inspiring book") and the verb "inspire" for what causes the idea ("This book inspired my story").
類義語
spark (suggests a sudden start of an idea; often more informal and vivid than "inspire".)
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give rise to (more formal; focuses on causing something to exist, not necessarily in a creative context.)
対義語
stifle (means to stop ideas or creativity from developing, the opposite of inspiring a creation.)
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block (informal; suggests preventing ideas or creative work from happening.)
コロケーション
inspire a book
|inspire a story
|inspire a film
|inspire a design
|inspire a project
|inspired by [something]
テーマ
creativity
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Her travels in Asia inspired a best-selling novel.
- The city’s old factories inspired his latest photo series.
- A simple question from a child inspired the whole advertising campaign.
- Traditional patterns from the region inspired the new clothing line.
- The true story of the rescue mission inspired the movie.
学習者向け例文
- His life story inspired a film.
- The view of the sea inspired this painting.
- A funny mistake inspired the cartoon.
- Old songs inspired their new album.
- Her childhood memories inspired the story.
動詞
C1
action
3
to cause a specific feeling
to make someone feel a strong and clear emotion or attitude, like confidence, trust, fear, or hope
用法パターン：
[something] inspires [abstract feeling] (in [someone])
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say "give confidence" when native speakers more often say "inspire confidence" in formal or written English. Also, "inspire" is followed by a noun here, not "to" + verb: say "inspire confidence" or "inspire fear", not "inspire to confidence".
類義語
instill (suggests slowly and steadily making someone have a feeling or belief.)
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arouse (more formal or literary; can be used with emotions and interest, not only positive ones.)
対義語
undermine (to weaken confidence, trust, or authority; the opposite effect of inspiring it.)
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erode (suggests slowly wearing away trust or confidence, the reverse of building or inspiring them.)
コロケーション
inspire confidence
|inspire trust
|inspire fear
|inspire hope
|inspire loyalty
|inspire respect
テーマ
emotions
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The manager’s clear plan inspired confidence in the investors.
- His calm reaction in the emergency inspired trust among his colleagues.
- The government’s sudden decision inspired fear in many citizens.
- Her kindness inspired great loyalty in her staff.
- The scientist’s discoveries inspired hope for a new treatment.
学習者向け例文
- Her strong voice inspired confidence in the team.
- This leader inspires trust in his followers.
- The dark news inspired fear in many people.
- The doctor’s words inspired hope in the family.
- Their honest work inspires respect in the community.
動詞
literary
C1
action
4
to guide spiritually to speak/write
to make someone speak or write under the power of God or a spirit
用法パターン：
[a divine power] inspires [someone] to [verb]
類義語
move (in religious or literary style, "move" can mean to influence someone deeply, often by a higher power.)
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guide (more general; does not always imply a supernatural cause, but can in religious contexts.)
対義語
mislead (to guide someone in a wrong or false way, opposite to spiritually inspiring them toward truth or goodness.)
コロケーション
divinely inspired
|inspire the prophets
|Spirit-inspired words
|inspire sacred writings
|God-inspired message
テーマ
religion
|literature
|communication
例文
- Believers say that the Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the scriptures.
- She felt that God had inspired her to start the charity.
- The sermon sounded as if it were inspired by a higher power.
- The poet claimed his most famous lines were inspired in a moment of prayer.
学習者向け例文
- Many people think God inspired the holy book.
- He says the Spirit inspired him to speak.
- They believe a higher power inspired their leader.
- Some writers say their words are inspired by God.
動詞
technical
C1
action
5
to breathe in (technical)
to breathe in air, used in medical or technical talk
用法パターン：
[someone] inspires [air or gas]
よくある間違い：
Outside of technical or medical English, learners should normally use "inhale" or simply "breathe in". Using "inspire" for ordinary breathing can sound strange or old-fashioned.
類義語
inhale (the normal everyday verb for breathing in; "inspire" is mostly technical in this sense.)
対義語
exhale (to breathe out; the natural opposite of inspiring air in this technical sense.)
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expire (technical term for breathing out, especially in medical contexts.)
コロケーション
inspire deeply
|inspire air
|inspire oxygen
|inspire through a mask
|inspire during ventilation
テーマ
science
|medicine
|health
|body
例文
- During the procedure, the patient was instructed to inspire deeply and then hold his breath.
- The device measures the volume of air inspired in each breath.
- When the subject inspires oxygen-enriched air, their blood oxygen levels increase rapidly.
学習者向け例文
- The doctor asked him to inspire slowly.
- The machine helps the patient inspire air.
- When you inspire, your lungs fill with air.
- She inspired deeply before the test.
文法
辞書形
inspire
IPA
GB/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
US/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
音節・強勢
in - spire （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (spire)
活用形
Verb
- Base: inspire
- 3rd Person Singular: inspires
- Present Participle: inspiring
- Past: inspired
関連語
Forms
inspires
verb
inspiring
verb
inspired
verb
Core family
inspiration
noun B1
inspirational
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
uninspiring
adjective B2
uninspired
adjective
Advanced or less common
inspirationally
adverb
表現
be inspired by
1/bˈi ɪnspˈaɪɚd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
to get motivation or ideas from
to feel strong ideas or motivation because of someone or something
例文
- The film was inspired by a true story.
- Many young artists are inspired by nature.
- Her latest collection is inspired by traditional African patterns.
inspire confidence
1/ɪnspˈaɪɚ kˈɑnfədəns/
fixed phrase
formal
to make others feel confident
to make people feel that they can trust someone or something and believe it will succeed
例文
- The company’s strong results will inspire confidence among investors.
- A clear and honest answer helps inspire confidence in your leadership.
inspire fear
1/ɪnspˈaɪɚ fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
to make others feel fear
to make people feel afraid of someone or something
例文
- The dictator’s secret police were designed to inspire fear in the population.
- The sight of the storm clouds inspired fear in the villagers.
inspire trust
1/ɪnspˈaɪɚ tɹˈʌst/
fixed phrase
to make others trust you
to make people believe that you are honest, safe, or reliable
例文
- A warm smile can inspire trust during a first meeting.
- Transparent communication is essential if you want to inspire trust in your team.
inspired by true events
1/ɪnspˈaɪɚd bˈaɪ tɹˈu ɪvˈɛnts/
fixed phrase
partly based on real events
used for films, books, or stories that are not completely real, but use real events as the main idea
例文
- The drama is inspired by true events that took place in the 1980s.
- The series claims to be inspired by true events, but many details are fictional.