noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
noun
the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
noun
insistent solicitation and entreaty
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- his importunity left me no alternative but to agree
verb
force or impel in an indicated direction
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- I urged him to finish his studies
verb
push for something
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- The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
verb
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
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- The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers