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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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

Artificial intelligence has spurred historic demand for memory while supply remains tight, resulting in skyrocketing prices and wider margins.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Her story spurred droves of women to seek out genetic testing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

National-security and cybersecurity officials, including National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, have pushed for some AI restrictions to address the technology’s potential harms, which have spurred growing backlash around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Akira spurred Dodger on, and he broke out in a fast trot.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz