Upper-Intermediate English (2) • VERBS • 'I'

verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: motivate, uplift, stimulate • inspire someone with something; inspire someone to (do) something • inspire confidence/hope/change/loyalty; inspire someone to act/create; be inspired by X • freq in AmE: 9/10

to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something creative, admirable, or uplifting — especially to stimulate action, emotion, or imagination

collocation with inspire verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: move, stir, energize • inspire someone with something; inspire someone to (do) something • inspire someone with courage/hope/passion/message/vision • freq in AmE: 7/10

to cause someone to feel or express a particular emotion, quality, or idea — by means of a specific stimulus, trait, or example

collocation with inspire verb [T ] B2 • synonyms: motivate, encourage, prompt • inspire someone to act/speak/create/change/lead/start something • freq in AmE: 8/10

to motivate or stimulate someone to take action, express themselves, or create something — often through example, emotion, or influence

verb [I or T ] B2 • synonyms: steep, brew, soak • infuse tea/herbs/spices in hot water/oil; let it infuse for 5 min; gently/freshly infused; infuse flavor/aroma/nutrients • freq in AmE: 5/10

(DRINK) to allow a substance (usually herbs, tea, spices) to steep in liquid so that its flavor, aroma, or beneficial properties are gradually released; also: to pour hot liquid over something and let it sit