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spurred

UK
/spɜːd/
US
/spɜrd/

Translations

spurredadjective
more spurred
Comp.
most spurred
Super.
UK
/spɜːd/
US
/spɜrd/
muni d’éperonsPour un cavalier, des bottes ou une chaussure équipés d’éperons.
The cowboy wore spurred boots as he prepared to ride the horse.
Le cow-boy portait des bottes munies d’éperons en se préparant à monter à cheval.
motivéSens figuré : poussé par un facteur, une influence ou un événement.
Her spurred determination to succeed was evident in her relentless work ethic.
Sa détermination motivée par la volonté de réussir était évidente dans son acharnement au travail.
Additional translations
éperonnéEmployé surtout en botanique ou en zoologie, pour une excroissance en forme d’éperon.
Synonyms
encouraged
motivated
prompted
driven
stimulated
incited
urged
galvanized
impelled
inspired
spurverb

spurred

Past Simple

spurred
Past Simple
spurred
Past Participle
spurring
Gerund
UK
/spɜː/
US
/spɜr/
inciterSens général : pousser à agir ou à progresser.
The coach's motivational speech spurred the team to victory.
Le discours motivant de l’entraîneur a incité l’équipe à la victoire.
éperonnerEn parlant d’un cheval ou d’un animal monté.
She spurred her horse and galloped across the field.
Elle a éperonné son cheval et a galopé à travers le champ.
Synonyms
stimulate
encourage
promote
provoke
inspire
drive
motivate
urge

Definitions

spurredadjective
Having a spur or spurs; equipped with a pointed device on the heel of a boot used by riders to urge a horse forward.
The cowboy wore spurred boots as he prepared to ride the horse.
Motivated or driven by a particular factor or influence.
Her spurred determination to succeed was evident in her relentless work ethic.
Having a spur-like projection, especially in certain plants and animals.
The spurred orchid displays a long nectar spur at the back of each flower.
spurverb
To urge or encourage someone to do something.
The coach's motivational speech spurred the team to victory.
To stimulate or incite a particular action or process.
The new policy is expected to spur economic growth in the region.
To urge a horse (or other riding animal) forward by pressing it with spurs.
She spurred her horse and galloped across the field.
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