Definitions

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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Data-center growth has spurred demand for skilled workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The multiyear housing market slowdown has spurred a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"Then we got some summer rain," Eastough says, which spurred the growth of young green shoots.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

She spurred Arion, and they shot across the countryside, heading straight for the growing tornado.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan