urging
/ˈɜrdʒɪŋ/
noun
- The act of strongly encouraging or persuading someone to do something.
- Despite her parents' urging, she decided to study art instead of medicine.
- He felt a constant urging from his friends to try out for the soccer team.
- The teacher's urging helped the students complete their projects on time.
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verb
- Present participle of urge; to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something.
- The activists are urging the government to take action on climate change.
- She is urging her brother to apply for the scholarship before the deadline.
- The doctor is urging patients to get their flu shots early this year.