Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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spur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
promote | No | No | Yes | No |
spur (noun) | promote (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |