Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spurring
verb
/spɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
Spurring refers to the act of encouraging or stimulating someone or something to take action or make progress.
Examples
- The coach’s speech was spurring the team to victory.
- She felt that the recent challenges were spurring her to improve her skills.
- The government’s incentives are spurring economic growth.
Meaning
To spur means to urge someone on or to provoke them to act. It often implies providing motivation or a push in the right direction.
Synonyms
- encouraging
- motivating
- stimulating
- prompting
- urging
