1. (

• goad ,
• goading ,
• prod ,
• prodding ,
• urging ,
• spur ,
• spurring

) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" ;

2. (

• urging

) the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging ;

3. (

• importunity ,
• urgency ,
• urging ,

) insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree" ;

1. (

• urge ,
• urge_on ,
• press ,
• exhort

) force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies" ;

2. (

• recommend ,
• urge ,
• advocate

) push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" ;

3. (

• cheer ,
• root_on ,
• inspire ,
• urge ,
• barrack ,
• urge_on ,
• exhort ,
• pep_up

) spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers" ;