urging

(noun) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something. Synonyms: goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring. Example: "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves."

(noun) the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging.

(noun) insistent solicitation and entreaty. Synonyms: importunity, urgency. Example: "His importunity left me no alternative but to agree."

(verb) force or impel in an indicated direction. Synonyms: urge, urge on, press, exhort. Example: "I urged him to finish his studies."

(verb) push for something. Synonyms: recommend, urge, advocate. Example: "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on thanksgiving day."

(verb) spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. Synonyms: cheer, root on, inspire, urge, barrack, urge on, exhort, pep up. Example: "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers."