inspire

/ɪnˈspaɪər/ verb [T]

Translation

ENCOURAGE › to make someone feel that they want to do something and can do it

teşvik etmek, duygu aşılamak, isteklendirmek

[+ to do sth] A drama teacher at school had inspired Sam to become an actor.1108

FEELING › to make someone have a particular feeling or reaction

uyandırmak, neden olmak, telkin etmek

Robson's first task will be to inspire his team with some confidence. He inspires great loyalty in his staff.21242143

PROVIDE IDEA › to give someone an idea for a book, play, painting, etc

esinlemek, ilham vermek

[often passive] a television drama that was inspired by a true story1108

inspiring adjective › giving you new ideas and making you feel you want to do something

ilham veren, şevklendiren, heyecanlandırıcı, teşvik edici

an inspiring teacher an inspiring book1108

(Definition of inspire verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

to do something that spoils someone's plans

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