Inspire
Shift
Shift verb - To change the place or position of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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The song starts off sincere and heartfelt enough, but the abrupt shift from "melancholy" to "kickass" is bizarre enough to inspire at least a few self-aware chuckles.
Source: Poe's Law -
Being abstract creatures, they shift their physical manifestation in order to appear more comforting (rogue reapers do the same to inspire terror).
Source: A Form You Are Comfortable With
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