Inspire
Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
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In modern-day fiction, sometimes the Mighty Whitey is there to lead or inspire the Hollywood Natives or bring some aspect of modern technology or knowledge to their aid, something they presumably could not do before he showed up.
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Even though he does not exactly lead anyone, he continues to inspire hope and is a rallying point for the students of Hogwarts, Dumbledore's Army, and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Gaku Sano, the lead actor in Kamen Rider Gaim, has stated that he was a huge fan of Kamen Rider Kuuga growing up, and that he hopes to inspire children just as Joe Odagiri did before him.
Source: Promoted Fanboy
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