spurred

Meanings

• Verb

  To urge or encourage someone to do something.

  - "He was spurred on by his teammates to make the game-winning shot."
  - "The competition spurred innovation in the tech industry."

• Verb

  To prick or prod with a spur.

  - "The cowboy spurred his horse to make it move faster."
  - "The jockey spurred his horse to win the race."

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Synonyms

drive , impel , incite , instigate , stimulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spurred
hured , stirred , tired

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Variants

List of all variants of spurred that leads to same result
spurred , spur , spurring , spurs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'spurran' meaning 'to prick' or 'goad'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spur of the moment' refers to making a decision quickly, without planning or forethought.

2. In the Middle Ages, knights would sometimes spur their horses to charge into battle, symbolizing their bravery and readiness for combat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Encouragement: The act of providing support, motivation, or inspiration to someone.

2. Motivation: The process of stimulating someone to take action or make an effort.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'spurred' often symbolizes motivation, urgency, and competition. In the context of horseback riding, it represents control and mastery.

How to Memorize "spurred"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cowboy spurring his horse or imagine yourself being encouraged to do something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spurred' with motivation, urgency, or control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'spur' and the related concept of motivation, such as 'S-p-u-r: Stimulate, Push, Urge, and Reach new heights'.

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