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inspire eagerness

[ɪnˈspaɪər ˈiːɡərnəs]
verb phrase
inspirar entusiasmo; despertar ardor
1. to fill someone with keen desire, enthusiasm, or keen interest in doing something
The coach's speech inspired eagerness in the team to win the championship.
O discurso do técnico inspirou entusiasmo no time para vencer o campeonato.
2. to motivate someone to pursue something with enthusiasm and energy
Her success story inspired eagerness among young entrepreneurs to start their businesses.
A história de sucesso dela despertou ardor nos jovens empreendedores para iniciar seus negócios.
NYC Slang
hype someone up; get someone hyped
Synonyms
kindle enthusiasmstir up eagernessawaken interestfoster enthusiasmmotivateenergize
Antonyms
discouragedampen enthusiasmdisheartendemotivatesuppress interest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspirar entusiasmo; despertar vontade
most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
despertar uma vontade louca; animar
colloquial variation
São Paulo
inspirar entusiasmo; incentivar
formal and business context usage
Portugal
inspirar entusiasmo; incitar zelo
formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

set someone's heart on fire
light a fire under someone
get someone pumped up
strike while the iron is hot
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