Definitions for urging

Overview of noun urging

The noun urging has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (1) goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring

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

2. (1) 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")

Overview of verb urge

The verb urge has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (36) urge, urge on, press, exhort

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

2. (11) recommend, urge, advocate

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

3. (1) 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")