inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪə(r)/verb
उच्चारण इन्स्पायर
प्रेरित करना, प्रेरणा देना
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[T] ~ sb (to do sth) | ~ sb (to sth)
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
प्रेरित करना, प्रेरणा देना
- Her teacher inspired her to become a doctor.
- The speech inspired the whole team.
- Her courage inspired many young girls to join the army.
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- Great teachers inspire students to ask questions.
- The champion's story inspired us to keep practising.
Synonyms motivate encourage stimulate
Opposite discourage dishearten deter
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[T] ~ sth (in sb) | ~ sb (with sth)
to make somebody have a particular feeling
(विश्वास, भय आदि) जगाना, पैदा करना
- His calm manner inspires confidence in patients.
- A good teacher can inspire a love of reading.
- The old bridge inspires fear in some drivers.
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- A kind word can inspire hope in a worried child.
- Honest leaders inspire trust among their people.
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[T] ~ sth usually passive
to give somebody the idea for a piece of writing, music or art
(रचना की) प्रेरणा बनना
- The poem was inspired by the Ganga at Varanasi.
- A journey through Kashmir inspired the painter's best series.
- The festival lights inspired a series of short stories.
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- Monsoon clouds over the hills inspired the composer's new song.
- The film was inspired by a true event in Kerala.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
inspire sb to do sth
Inspire a person to do something means to give them the energy or desire to do it.
'Inspire a person to do something' का अर्थ उसे वह काम करने की ऊर्जा या इच्छा देना है।
- Kalam's life inspired many students to study science.
- The teacher inspired us to read more.
inspire sb with sth / inspire sth in sb
Inspire someone with a feeling, or inspire a feeling in someone: confidence, hope, fear, respect.
किसी को किसी भावना से भरना: 'inspire someone with' या 'inspire a feeling in someone'; जैसे विश्वास, आशा, भय, आदर।
- The captain inspired the team with confidence.
- Her honesty inspires trust in everyone.
be inspired by / by sb or sth
Be inspired by shows the source of an idea or work, such as a poem inspired by nature.
'Be inspired by' किसी विचार या रचना का स्रोत बताता है, जैसे प्रकृति से प्रेरित कविता।
- The film was inspired by a true story.
- Radhika was inspired by her grandmother's courage.
inspiration / inspiring / inspired
Inspiration is the noun, inspiring describes the cause, and inspired describes the result, as in an inspired speech.
'Inspiration' noun है, 'inspiring' कारण का वर्णन करता है और 'inspired' परिणाम का, जैसे an inspired speech।
- Her speech was inspiring.
- He drew inspiration from the Mahabharata.
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inspire + noun
confidencetrustrespecthopefearloyalty
- A good leader inspires trust in the team.
adverb + inspire
trulydeeplygreatlydirectlyeasily
- Her struggle deeply inspired the whole village.
inspire + people
a generationthe youthchildrenathletesreadersthe nation
- The freedom fighters inspired a generation of Indians.
be inspired + preposition
by a storyby a teacherby natureby a dreamto action
- He was inspired to action by the news.
inspire + abstract
aweadmirationcouragecreativitychangedevotion
- The Himalayas inspire awe in every visitor.
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- Radhika's success inspired many girls in the village to study.
राधिका की सफलता ने गाँव की कई लड़कियों को पढ़ने के लिए प्रेरित किया।
- The poem was inspired by the sight of the river at dawn.
कविता सुबह के समय नदी को देखकर रची गई थी।
- The coach inspired his players with a short speech.
प्रशिक्षक ने एक छोटे भाषण से अपने खिलाड़ियों में जोश भर दिया।
- A good teacher inspires love for the subject.
अच्छा शिक्षक विषय के प्रति प्रेम जगाता है।
- The old fort inspired the writer to create a historical novel.
पुराने किले ने लेखक को ऐतिहासिक उपन्यास रचने की प्रेरणा दी।
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✗ His words inspired me for doing better.
✓ His words inspired me to do better.
Inspire sb is followed by a to-infinitive.
'Inspire sb' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, 'for + gerund' नहीं।
✗ She is inspiring by her mother.
✓ She is inspired by her mother.
The person who receives inspiration is inspired, not inspiring.
प्रेरणा पाने वाला व्यक्ति 'inspired' होता है, 'inspiring' नहीं।
✗ The teacher inspired us that we should work hard.
✓ The teacher inspired us to work hard.
Inspire is followed by an object and to + verb, not a that-clause.
'Inspire' के बाद object और to + verb आता है, that-clause नहीं।
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These verbs all move people to act or feel, but they differ in strength and source.
ये क्रियाएँ लोगों को कार्य या अनुभूति के लिए प्रेरित करती हैं, पर बल और स्रोत में भिन्न हैं।
To give someone a strong desire or idea, often by example.
प्रायः उदाहरण से किसी में प्रबल इच्छा या विचार जगाना।
- Her story inspired us.
To give a reason or drive to do something, often in work or study.
कार्य या पढ़ाई में कुछ करने का कारण या ऊर्जा देना।
- Rewards motivate students.
To give support or confidence so that someone will try.
सहारा या आत्मविश्वास देना ताकि कोई प्रयास करे।
- She encouraged him to apply.
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§Grammar and usage
Inspire sb to do sth; inspire confidence in sb.
'inspire sb to do sth' और 'inspire confidence in sb' आता है।