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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But EU officials deny that and say that, if anything, the push for peace has spurred the efforts to tap the Russian funds.

From Barron's

Institutional adoption of stablecoins has picked up in 2025, spurred in part by the passage of the Genius Act in July.

From Barron's

New legislation backed by the White House opened doors for the industry and spurred Wall Street’s embrace of digital tokens, pushing prices to new heights.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. economy stumbled at the end of the year, new surveys showed, as rising prices tied to tariffs reduced customer demand and spurred businesses to further tighten the reins on hiring.

From MarketWatch

The U.S. economy stumbled at the end of the year, new surveys showed, as rising prices tied to tariffs reduced customer demand and spurred businesses to further tighten the reins on hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal