inspire
gb/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/ us/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 6700
ösztönöz, inspirál, ihlet, alapul szolgál, kelt, ébreszt, sugalmaz, sugall, belélegez
KITENZI
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] inspires [someone] to [verb]
Her teacher inspired her to study engineering.
A tanára arra ösztönözte, hogy mérnöknek tanuljon.
The documentary inspired many viewers to reduce their plastic use.
A dokumentumfilm sok nézőt arra ösztönzött, hogy kevesebb műanyagot használjanak.
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
My coach inspired me to work harder.
Az edzőm arra ösztönzött, hogy keményebben eddzek.
This book inspired him to learn English.
Ez a könyv arra ösztönözte, hogy angolul tanuljon.
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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".
Maana
to strongly motivate someone
Miunganiko ya maneno
inspire someone to [verb]
|truly inspire
|inspire change
|inspire others
|inspire creativity
|inspire young people
Visawe
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'.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
emotions
|creativity
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
to make someone feel excited and want to do something, especially something creative or good
To fill someone with enthusiasm or motivation, especially so that they want to act, improve, or create something.
KITENZI
B2
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] inspires [a work or creation]
Her travels in Asia inspired a best-selling novel.
Ázsiai utazásai ihlették a bestsellerré vált regényét.
The city’s old factories inspired his latest photo series.
A város régi gyárai ihlették legújabb fotósorozatát.
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
His life story inspired a film.
Élettörténete szolgált alapul egy filmhez.
The view of the sea inspired this painting.
A tenger látványa ihlette ezt a festményt.
A funny mistake inspired the cartoon.
Old songs inspired their new album.
Her childhood memories inspired the story.
Kosa la kawaida:
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").
Maana
to give the idea for something
Miunganiko ya maneno
inspire a book
|inspire a story
|inspire a film
|inspire a design
|inspire a project
|inspired by [something]
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
creativity
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
to give someone the main idea for making something, like a story, film, song, or design
To be the source of an idea that leads someone to create or design something such as a book, film, artwork, product, or plan.
KITENZI
C1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] inspires [abstract feeling] (in [someone])
The manager’s clear plan inspired confidence in the investors.
A vezető világos terve bizalmat keltett a befektetőkben.
His calm reaction in the emergency inspired trust among his colleagues.
A vészhelyzetben adott nyugodt reakciója bizalmat ébresztett a kollégáiban.
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Her strong voice inspired confidence in the team.
Erős hangja bizalmat keltett a csapatban.
This leader inspires trust in his followers.
Ez a vezető bizalmat ébreszt a híveiben.
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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".
Maana
to cause a specific feeling
Miunganiko ya maneno
inspire confidence
|inspire trust
|inspire fear
|inspire hope
|inspire loyalty
|inspire respect
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
emotions
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
to make someone feel a strong and clear emotion or attitude, like confidence, trust, fear, or hope
To cause a strong feeling or attitude, such as confidence, trust, fear, hope, or respect, in someone.
KITENZI
C1
LITERARY
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a divine power] inspires [someone] to [verb]
Believers say that the Holy Spirit inspired the writers of the scriptures.
A hívők szerint a Szentlélek sugalmazta a Szentírás szerzőit.
She felt that God had inspired her to start the charity.
Úgy érezte, Isten sugallta neki, hogy alapítsa meg a jótékonysági szervezetet.
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Many people think God inspired the holy book.
Sokan úgy gondolják, hogy a szent könyvet Isten sugalmazta.
He says the Spirit inspired him to speak.
Azt mondja, a Lélek sugallta neki, hogy beszéljen.
They believe a higher power inspired their leader.
Some writers say their words are inspired by God.
Maana
to guide spiritually to speak/write
Miunganiko ya maneno
divinely inspired
|inspire the prophets
|Spirit-inspired words
|inspire sacred writings
|God-inspired message
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
mislead (to guide someone in a wrong or false way, opposite to spiritually inspiring them toward truth or goodness.)
Mada
religion
|literature
|communication
Ufafanuzi
to make someone speak or write under the power of God or a spirit
In religious or literary contexts, to influence someone through a divine or spiritual power so that they speak, write, or act according to that power.
KITENZI
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] inspires [air or gas]
During the procedure, the patient was instructed to inspire deeply and then hold his breath.
Az eljárás során a beteget arra kérték, hogy mélyen lélegezzen be, majd tartsa vissza a lélegzetét.
The device measures the volume of air inspired in each breath.
A készülék minden légvételnél méri a belélegzett levegő térfogatát.
When the subject inspires oxygen-enriched air, their blood oxygen levels increase rapidly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The doctor asked him to inspire slowly.
Az orvos arra kérte, hogy lassan lélegezzen be.
The machine helps the patient inspire air.
A gép segíti a beteget a levegő belélegzésében.
When you inspire, your lungs fill with air.
She inspired deeply before the test.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
to breathe in (technical)
Miunganiko ya maneno
inspire deeply
|inspire air
|inspire oxygen
|inspire through a mask
|inspire during ventilation
Visawe
inhale (the normal everyday verb for breathing in; "inspire" is mostly technical in this sense.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
science
|medicine
|health
|body
Ufafanuzi
to breathe in air, used in medical or technical talk
In medical or technical language, to draw air or another gas into the lungs; to inhale.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
inspire
IPA
GB/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
US/ɪnspˈaɪɚ/
Silabi na mkazo
in - spire (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spire)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: inspire
- 3rd Person Singular: inspires
- Present Participle: inspiring
- Past: inspired
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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
Mifano
- 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.