urging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   goading; goad; spurring; prodding; prod; spur.
   
   • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
2. noun the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
   
3. noun insistent solicitation and entreaty
   importunity; urgency.
   
   • his importunity left me no alternative but to agree
4. verb force or impel in an indicated direction
   press; urge; urge on; exhort.
   
   • I urged him to finish his studies
5. verb push for something
   urge; advocate; recommend.
   
   • The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
6. verb spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
   urge; inspire; exhort; barrack; cheer; urge on; root on; pep up.
   
   • The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers

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