Spurring: meaning, definitions and examples
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spurring
[ spษหrษชล ]
encouraging action
Spurring refers to the action of urging or stimulating someone or something to take action or to move faster. It often implies motivating or inspiring through encouragement or provocation. The term is commonly used in contexts such as coaching, leadership, and even in competitive environments. Spurring can also be associated with physical actions, like spurring a horse to increase its pace.
Synonyms
encouraging, motivating, stimulating.
Examples of usage
- The coach is spurring her team to achieve their best.
- He was spurred on by the crowd's cheers.
- The new policies are spurring innovation in the industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "spurring" in other languages:
๐ต๐น incitaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคธเคพเคน
๐ฉ๐ช Ansporn
๐ฎ๐ฉ dorongan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดััะพะฒั ัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pobudzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๆฟ
๐ซ๐ท incitation
๐ช๐ธ estรญmulo
๐น๐ท teลvik
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ทน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุญููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ povzbuzovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ povzbudenie
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ spodbuditev
๐ฎ๐ธ hvatning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝัะฐะปะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฌแฃแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษkan
๐ฒ๐ฝ estรญmulo
Etymology
The term 'spurring' originates from the use of spurs, the pointed devices worn on the heels of riding boots to urge horses forward. The word 'spur' comes from the Old English 'spearwa,' which means to prick or jolt, reflecting the physical action of using spurs. Over time, the verb form evolved to encompass broader meanings, allowing it to be used metaphorically in various contexts, such as motivating individuals or encouraging action in projects or tasks. This evolution illustrates the transition of a concrete physical action into an abstract motivational concept, signifying urgency and propulsion in various domains.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,199, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27198 cussed
- 27199 spurring
- 27200 telecast
- 27201 stagnated
- 27202 misdemeanour
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