Dictionary entryCEFR C1verb
spur
IPA pronunciation: /spɜː/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
побуждать, стимулировать
English definition
To encourage someone or something to do something or to develop further.
Example
The new policy spurred economic growth in the region.
Collocations
- spur growth
- spur demand
- spur someone on
- spur innovation
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