What is the meaning of spurring?

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noun

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.
- usage: "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- synonyms: goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur

verb

Incite or stimulate.
- usage: "The Academy was formed to spur research"
- synonyms: spur
Give heart or courage to.
- synonyms: spur, goad
Strike with a spur.
- synonyms: spur
Goad with spurs.
- usage: "the rider spurred his horse"
- synonyms: spur
Equip with spurs.
- usage: "spur horses"
- synonyms: spur

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