spurred

[spurd] / spɜrd /

VERB

incite, prompt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse drive propel push spark stimulate stir trigger

STRONG

animate awaken countenance exhort favor goad goose impel instigate press prick prod rally rouse sic urge

WEAK

egg on fire up key up put up to turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm check discourage dissuade halt repress stop

STRONG

deaden

WEAK

disapprove

Example Sentences

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Canadian manufacturing activity recovered last month, with data pointing to increases in production and purchasing as demand was spurred by fears of increased prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The rise in oil and gas prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has also spurred consumers to embrace solar power.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Intel’s blockbuster results are the latest entrant in a robust earnings season that has helped carry markets through the volatility spurred by the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

What I was hearing, in other words, was the same omnivore’s dilemma that had spurred me to write this book.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan