inspire

to make someone want to do something, especially by giving them new ideas or encouraging them

inspirar, motivar, influenciar

• inspire somebody to do something

Collocations inspire someone to write a poem · inspire someone to start a business

• The speech inspired the audience to take action.

  El discurso inspiró al público a tomar acción.

to be the source of someone's ideas or work, especially in art and literature

inspirar, influenciar, motivar

• be inspired by somebody/something

Collocations be inspired by a painting · be inspired by a book

• The artist was inspired by the beauty of nature.

  El artista se inspiró en la belleza de la naturaleza.

to play music in a way that makes people feel excited or happy

inspirar, emocionar, entusiasmar

• play something with inspiration

Collocations play a piece of music with inspiration · sing a song with inspiration

• The pianist played the concerto with great inspiration.

  El pianista tocó el concierto con gran inspiración.