Definition of Spur

to motivate an individual or group into action

Examples of Spur in a sentence

The chance to win a scholarship should spur my daughter into studying for the college admissions test.  🔊

When the recruiter spoke to the students, he hoped his talk would spur some of the young people into entering the military.  🔊

Will the huge sales spur more people into doing their Christmas shopping online?  🔊

The building of the car plant should spur growth in our small town.  🔊

An eviction notice is the only thing that will spur Jan into looking for a job.  🔊

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