Collocations for inspiration - noun

great, sheer | direct
His wife was the direct inspiration for the main character in the book.

sudden | fresh | artistic, creative, poetic | divine

flash, moment
In a flash of sheer inspiration, I decided to paint the whole house white.

derive, draw, find, gain, get, owe, take
The movement draws much of its inspiration from the Greek philosophers. | Many of us found inspiration in her teaching. | Where did you get the inspiration for the book? | Her latest book owes its inspiration to childhood memories.

give sb, provide (sb with) | look for, seek
He peered into his glass, as if seeking inspiration there.

be lacking (in), lack

come (from sth)
One day the inspiration just came. | Her inspiration comes from Asia.

~ behind
He was the inspiration behind last week''s victory.

~ for
The sea has provided an inspiration for many of his paintings.

to
She''s been a great inspiration to me.

a source of inspiration