spurred

[ spurd ]

adjective

1. having a spur or spurs. spur.
2. bearing spurs spur or spurlike spines.

Other Words From

• un·spurred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spurred¹

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

Example Sentences

It marks the platform's long-awaited foray into the sale cheaper goods with lengthier shipping times - a business model which has spurred the rise of Chinese-owned e-commerce apps.

From BBC

This is the third round of layoffs at JPL this year, a reduction spurred primarily by major budgetary cuts to the Mars Sample Return mission, which is managed by JPL.

From Los Angeles Times

It said it was spurred to action after 5,000 people signed a petition calling for the change, and argued the switch would give people across the world the chance "to engage with the Welsh language and its rich culture".

From BBC

The movement was spurred further by the #MeToo movement’s arrival in South Korea in 2018, the year that also saw mass public protests against the widespread circulation of nonconsensual pornography.

From Los Angeles Times

The price of a bitcoin soared to a record high of more than $87,000 on Monday, continuing its surge in value since Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the presidential election spurred excitement about the digital currency.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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