spurred

(eg. hindu, butterfly, fire )

spurred  /ˈspɜrd/ ? Meaning of "spurred"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
  2. (n) any sharply pointed projection
  3. (n) tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
  4. (n) a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
  5. (n) a railway line connected to a trunk line
  6. (v) incite or stimulate
  7. (v) give heart or courage to
  8. (v) strike with a spur
  9. (v) goad with spurs
  10. (v) equip with spurs

Synonym(s)

spur track, gad, goad, goading, prod, prodding

Derived Word(s)

spurring

Usage(s):

  1. Her crusade to legalize birth control spurred the movement for women's liberation.
  2. His actions spurred the city's redevelopment.
  3. But they have also spurred ingenuity among children that few toys can claim before and since.

Quotes

  1. "It is clear that Sen. Stevens has broken his trust with the people and that he should now step down," McCain said. "I hope that my colleagues in the Senate will be spurred by these events to redouble their efforts to end this kind of...
    on Oct 27, 2008 By: John McCain Source: FOXNews

  2. "It was a combination of an act of conscience and an act spurred by my understanding of the law," Lamo said. "I did this because I thought what he was doing was very dangerous."
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Adrian Lamo Source: Las Vegas Sun

  3. "The thought that the Sri Lankans are guests and my country's image will be ruined if any of the players got seriously hurt spurred me," Khalil said. "I kept my foot on the accelerator and drove the bus."
    on Mar 4, 2009 By: Mohammad Khalil Source: Times of India

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