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🏇spur

verb
/spɜːr/
spume spurious

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example Sentences

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

Example Expressions

spur of the moment

Synonyms

encourage, motivate, inspire, prompt, stimulate

Antonyms

deter, discourage

Collocations

spur action, spur growth, spur development

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