Spur (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Related Words

• Spur (noun)

Meaning ²

Equip with spurs; "spur horses".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Fit
• Outfit
• Fit Out

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• Spur (noun)

Meaning ³

Give heart or courage to.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Goad

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• Spur (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Encourage
• Boost
• Further
• Advance

Related Words

• Spurring (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Strike with a spur.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Related Words

• Spur (noun)