noun
- A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.
- usage: "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
- The act of earnestly supporting or encouraging.
- Insistent solicitation and entreaty.
- usage: "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
- synonyms: importunity, urgency
verb
- Force or impel in an indicated direction.
- usage: "I urged him to finish his studies"
- Push for something.
- usage: "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
- Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts.
- usage: "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
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