urging
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Definition
- Noun:
- Insistent solicitation and entreaty: The act of asking for something earnestly and persistently.
- The act of earnestly supporting or encouraging: The action of strongly advocating for or motivating someone or something.
- A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something: Words spoken to spur someone into action or effort.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Her constant urging finally convinced him to apply for the job. (Her persistent encouragement finally convinced him.)
- The urging of the crowd spurred the team on to victory. (The crowd's strong support motivated the team.)
- He ignored the urging of his friends to be more cautious. (He did not listen to his friends' insistent advice.)
Advanced Usage
- As a gerund (verbal noun): The word "urging" often functions as a gerund, describing the ongoing action of urging.
- His urging them to leave early was wise. (His act of persistently advising them to leave early was wise.)
Variants and Related Words
- Urge (verb): To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
- I urge you to reconsider.
- Urgent (adjective): Requiring immediate action or attention.
- This is an urgent matter.
- Urgency (noun): The state of requiring immediate action.
- She spoke with great urgency.
Synonyms
- Encouragement: The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
- Exhortation: An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.
- Prodding: The act of stimulating or prompting someone to act.
- Entreaty: An earnest or humble request.
Related Phrases
- At the urging of: Because someone strongly requested or advised it.
- She resigned at the urging of her colleagues. (She resigned because her colleagues strongly advised it.)
Noun
- insistent solicitation and entreaty
- his importunity left me no alternative but to agree
- the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
- a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
- the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves