spurred

(verb) incite or stimulate. Synonyms: spur. Example: "The academy was formed to spur research."

(verb) give heart or courage to. Synonyms: spur, goad.

(verb) strike with a spur. Synonyms: spur.

(verb) goad with spurs. Synonyms: spur. Example: "The rider spurred his horse."

(verb) equip with spurs. Synonyms: spur. Example: "Spur horses."