inspire (something) in (someone)

inspire (something) in (someone)

To cause one to feel a particular emotion or have a certain reaction. Jenna's job performance so far doesn't exactly inspire confidence in her. I always listen to upbeat music like this before games—it really inspires excitement in me. Come on, fumbling over sales figures won't inspire confidence in these potential investors. You need to do better when you're in the room with them.

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inspire something in someone

to stimulate a particular quality in someone. You do not particularly inspire trust in me. She inspires fear in me.

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