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spur into action
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to motivate or encourage someone to take action or to do something more quickly.

Meanings

to motivate or encourage someone to take action or to do something more quickly.

The urgent deadline spurred the team into action.

Synonyms

motivateencouragepromptstimulate

Antonyms

discouragedeterhinder

to cause someone to start doing something, especially something they were reluctant to do.

The news of the promotion spurred him into action to complete his project.

Synonyms

inciteprovoketrigger

Antonyms

restraininhibit

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:51