| The metaphor developed further, with inspire gaining similar but somewhat weaker meanings | inspire [sb] to do [sth] v expr verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end |
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| " "She found the cat | " The metaphor is a powerful one, with the very breath of a divine or supernatural force asserted as being at work |
Recent Examples on the Web That journey — Opening Day starter to All-Star starter with a stop in Double-A between — is one that can inspire other members of the organization, teammates and coaches said.
| inspire [sth] vtr transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, " Say something | " "She found the cat |
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| inspire [sth] vtr transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, " Say something |
— Star Tribune, 12 July 2021 Instagram channels like The Shade Room and Deuxmoi that could easily inspire a Constance Billard teen or an entire group of them to take down their fellow classmates.
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