English Definition
v. stimulate; encourage; motivate
Significado en Español
estimular, espolear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích thích, thúc đẩy
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spur (Spur) → stimulate, drive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “spur” as used in the sentence: “The coach”s passionate speech was meant to spur the team to victory''?
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Encourage
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Prevent
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Inhibit
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A — Encourage.
“spur” means v. stimulate; encourage; motivate
Common questions about “spur”
What does “spur” mean?
spur — v. stimulate; encourage; motivate. In Chinese: 刺激；鞭策.
How do you pronounce “spur”?
spur is pronounced /spɜːr/. It breaks into 1 syllable: spur.
Is “spur” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. spur appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “spur”?
spur (Spur) → stimulate, drive.
