Anspornen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anspornen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to motivate", "to encourage" or "to spur on".

Essential properties of "anspornen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anspornen
  • Simple past: spornte an
  • Participle: angespornt

See full conjugation of anspornen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anspornen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To motivate or incite"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Trainer wollte die Mannschaft anspornen, ihr Bestes zu geben.The coach wanted to motivate the team to give their best.
  2. Sie versuchte, ihre Kollegen zu anspornen, härter zu arbeiten.She tried to encourage her colleagues to work harder.
  3. Ein gutes Vorbild kann Kinder dazu anspornen, erfolgreich zu sein.A good role model can inspire children to be successful.
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