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spurred

/spɜːrd/ verb · British & US
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What does spurred mean?

verb

to urge or encourage someone to take action, or to cause something to happen more quickly or strongly.

Example

"The news of the sale spurred the company to invest in new technology."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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