synonym for the word inspire
verb. start a function or action, motivate. 1  activate. 2  animate. 3  arouse. 4  cause. 5  drive. 6  egg on. 7  energize. 8  excite. 9  fire up. 10  impel. 11  incite. 12  induce. 13  influence. 14  inspire. 15  instigate. 16  key up. 17  mobilize. 18  motivate. 19  move. 20  prompt. 21  propel. 22  put up to. 23  quicken. 24  rouse. 25  spur. 26  stimulate. 27  turn on. 28  work into lather. 29  work up.