Synonyms: urging
Definition: the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
Similar words: advocacy, protagonism
Definition: active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Synonyms: importunity, urgency, urging
Definition: insistent solicitation and entreaty
Usage: his importunity left me no alternative but to agree
Similar words: solicitation
Definition: an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
Usage: a solicitation to the king for relief
Synonyms: urging, spur, spurring, prod, prodding, goad, goading
Definition: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Usage: the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
Similar words: encouragement
Definition: the expression of approval and support