English Explanatory Dictionary

spur on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spur or urge (someone) to do something.

Word forms

spur on spurs on spurring on spurred on

Synonyms

instigate provoke abet actuate goose light a fire under send sting bring about cheer draw drive encourage egg on engender evoke excite foment goad grill ignite impel incite induce inflame invoke lash motive motivate move obligate oblige push promote prompt rouse set off spark off spur spur on stimulate stir stir up stoke tempt urge whet whip up
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