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inspirer

inspirer

1 5.8
A person who encourages people and makes them want to act
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈspaɪərər/
translation icon : inspirador
  • As a coach, he has always been an inspirer, motivating his team to give their best during every match.

You know, we just shared a cartoon on Instagram this week from Jocko Willink, who's an inspirer.

Examples

  • A mayor, a leader, an inspirer.

  • He is the inspirer and creator of his own life and of its unity.

    Academic text (1991)
  • And in this case, it is doubtless Munch who is the inspirer.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Though not a great scientist himself, Wilkins was a great organizer and inspirer of science, continuing the project of Bacon during these difficult times.

    Blog text (11)
  • The International Inspirer series, also by Tom Snyder, is an example of a computer-game format adapted to cooperative learning and designed for the one-computer classroom.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Her speech was filled with passion, making her an inspirer of many students who decided to pursue their dreams.

  • In his role as community leader, she has become an inspirer, encouraging others to volunteer and make a difference.

Synonyms

motivator
vsinspirer
35 4.0

A person or thing that makes people want to do something

leans more toward stirring enthusiasm and encouragement than offering incentives
mover and shaker
vsinspirer
  • Literature
9 6.1

A powerful and energetic person who makes important things happen

is less about broad influence and more about personally motivating others
torchbearer
vsinspirer
3 7.2

A person who leads and inspires others in a cause

is more general, covering everyday encouragement beyond public leadership
energizer
vsinspirer
  • US
3 4.6

A person who makes other people feel more energetic and motivated

emphasizes encouragement and warmth rather than just supplying energy
persuader
vsinspirer
2 3.7

A person who convinces others to do or believe something

focuses on encouragement and enthusiasm rather than logical persuasion
hortator
vsinspirer
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who strongly encourages others to act

is milder and more about motivating through positive enthusiasm
convincer
vsinspirer
1 4.7

A person or thing that makes someone change what they think and do

uses encouragement and enthusiasm rather than rational argument to prompt action
encourager
vsinspirer
1 2.7

A person who supports others and makes them feel confident

focuses more on sparking action through excitement rather than steady support
stimulator
vsinspirer
1 4.6

A person or thing that makes people more active and motivated

adds a stronger focus on inspiring action through personal enthusiasm
inducer
vsinspirer
1 8.1

A person who persuades others to do something or accept an idea

is more about inspiring voluntary action through enthusiasm than persuasion
mobilizer
vsinspirer
  • US
1 5.8

A person who encourages and organizes people to take action for a cause

focuses more on individual encouragement and enthusiasm rather than organization
inspirator
vsinspirer
7.2

A person who makes others feel excited and confident to try new things

is broader, focusing on general encouragement and enthusiasm rather than creativity
galvanizer
vsinspirer
7.8

A person who makes others want to act and change things

is less leader-focused and more about general motivating enthusiasm
electrifier
vsinspirer
7.3

A person who makes others feel excited and full of energy

uses broader encouragement and motivation rather than intense emotional excitement
exciter
vsinspirer
6.8

Someone or something that causes excitement in people and action in systems

relies more on encouragement and sustained motivation than sudden excitement
exhorter
vsinspirer
8.4

A person who strongly encourages people to act, often for moral or religious reasons

uses encouragement and enthusiasm rather than strong moral urging
spurrier
vsinspirer
9.6

A person who encourages others to act and keep making progress

is more about inspiring through encouragement and emotional stimulation
promotor
vsinspirer
  • UK
5.3

Someone who encourages and helps an idea or project grow

centers more on motivating people directly than promoting a project
nucleator
vsinspirer
8.6

A person who starts and organizes a project or movement

is broader, including ongoing encouragement not only initial starting acts
effective persuader
vsinspirer
4.6

A person who convinces others to agree or act

relies more on emotional encouragement than on skillful influence

Antonyms

Something that makes a person lose confidence and not want to try

How Inspiring

visionary
47 6.3
inspirer
1 5.8
motivator
35 4.0
encourager
1 2.7

Surface Forms

inspirer singular
inspirers plural

Morphology

inspirer = inspire (transparent) = inspire + er

Regular agentive formation: 'inspire' + '-er' denotes 'a person who inspires', which is directly inferable from the verb.

Etymology

Inspirer comes from the Latin inspirare, which means 'to breathe into', and is the same root as inspire. Think of an inspirer as someone who 'breathes life' into others by giving energy and new ideas, so an inspirer is a person who encourages and motivates people.