Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spurred
verb
/spɜːrd/
Definition
Encouraged or urged on.
Examples
- She was spurred on by her desire to succeed.
- The coach spurred the players to give their best performance.
- The increase in sales spurred the company to expand its operations.
Meaning
To spur someone means to stimulate them to take action or to encourage them to do something.
Synonyms
- encouraged
- urged
- motivated
- inspired
- stimulated
