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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Europe’s heat has spurred a wave of demand for air conditioning and softened resistance from authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Investor excitement around the stock comes as artificial intelligence has spurred historic demand for memory, consequently tightening supply.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The pair are competitive, he said, so having the rap superstar watch on only spurred them on.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be weighed by risk-off sentiment spurred by the overnight sell-off in tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

That weekend, however, spurred on by his new mania for observation, Chapter Eleven took a new interest in me.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides