spurred

[spurd]

adjective

1. having a spur or spurs. spur.

2. bearing spurs spur or spurlike spines.

Other Word Forms

• unspurred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spurred¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spur ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

Shimizu’s parents and older sister have all competed in track and field, which spurred him to try it.

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They also spurred a rush into risky assets, from tech stocks to cryptocurrencies.

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The crashes and other safety problems dented customers’ confidence, spurred turnover in Boeing’s senior management and prompted regulatory crackdowns.

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The lawsuits were spurred by a 2020 law that changed the statute of limitations and gave victims a new window to sue.

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The Nobel panel added: "Their discoveries have laid the foundation for a new field of research and spurred the development of new treatments, for example for cancer and autoimmune diseases."

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Related Words

• arouse 
• drive 
• propel 
• push 
• spark 
• stimulate 
• stir 
• trigger