'spur' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'spur' with 7 example sentences.
- spur noun
-
: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
: any sharply pointed projection
: tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
: a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
: a railway line connected to a trunk line
- spur verb
-
: incite or stimulate
: give heart or courage to
: strike with a spur
: goad with spurs
: equip with spurs
I hope your words spur the people to action.
The decision was taken on the spur of the moment.
More money for education will spur economic growth.
We eloped on the spur of the moment. It was so romantic!
Her desire to be a doctor spurred her on.
What on earth spurred them to such an action?
He says things on the spur of the moment.