He inspired others to play.

Meaning: This sentence describes the boy inspiring others to play soccer and follow their dreams.

Choice of Words: Inspired means to fill someone with the desire or enthusiasm to do something. Others means other people. Play means to take part in a game or sport.

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He made others want to play.

Meaning: This means that he made other people want to do something fun or enjoyable. It's like saying, He made other people want to play games or have fun.

Choice of Words: Made means to cause something to happen. Others means people other than the person who is doing the making. Want means to desire or wish for something. Play means to do something fun or enjoyable. When you put them together, "He made others want to play" means that he caused other people to desire or wish to do something fun or enjoyable.

He encouraged others to play.

Meaning: This means that he made other people feel like they could do something fun or enjoyable. It's like saying, He made other people feel like they could play games or have fun.

Choice of Words: Encouraged means to give someone support or confidence to do something. Others means people other than the person who is doing the encouraging. Play means to do something fun or enjoyable. When you put them together, "He encouraged others to play" means that he gave other people support or confidence to do something fun or enjoyable.

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