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Meaning of the word "spur on" in English

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spur on

US /spɜːr ɑːn/

UK /spɜːr ɒn/

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Phrasal Verb

to encourage someone to do something or to encourage an event to happen more quickly

Example:

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The coach's words spurred the team on to victory.

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His success spurred him on to achieve even greater things.

Synonym:

encourage motivate stimulate incite propel

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spur on the spur of the moment