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spur vs promote

promote vs spur

spur is a noun but promote is not a noun.

spur and promote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spur Yes No Yes No
promote No No Yes No
As verbs, promote is a hypernym of spur; that is, promote is a word with a broader meaning than spur:
  • spur: incite or stimulate
  • promote: contribute to the progress or growth of
Other hypernyms of spur include advance, boost, encourage, further.
spur (noun) promote (noun)
a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
a railway line connected to a trunk line
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
any sharply pointed projection
spur (verb) promote (verb)
goad with spurs make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
equip with spurs change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
strike with a spur be changed for a superior chess or checker piece
give heart or courage to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
incite or stimulate contribute to the progress or growth of
Difference between spur and promote

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