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Spurs On

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense 1: To encourage or motivate someone to do something

Example sentence: The coach's pep talk spurs on the players to give their best performance.

Example sentence: I need some music to spur me on while I'm working out.

Sense 2: To cause something to happen or progress more quickly

Example sentence: The artist's success has spurred on many imitators in the industry.

Example sentence: The new government policies are expected to spur on economic growth.

Sense 3: To attach spurs to the heels of a horse rider

Example sentence: The cowboy skillfully spurred on his horse to round up the cattle.

Example sentence: The knight wore silver spurs on his boots.

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