Spurred

Pronunciation: /ˈspɜːrd/

Spurred (adjective)

  1. encouraged or pushed to do something quickly or with more effort
  2. having sharp pointed objects on boots, used to make a horse move

Examples

  • The announcement spurred interest in the project.
  • Her success spurred others to try harder.

Common collocations: spurred interest, spurred action, spurred growth, spurred boots, spurred heels

Synonyms of Spurred

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Spurred

  • When describing a lack of motivation or action.