Synonyms: press, exhort, urge, urge on
Definition: force or impel in an indicated direction
Usage: I urged him to finish his studies
Similar words: advise, rede, counsel
Definition: give advice to
Usage: The teacher counsels troubled students; The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud
Synonyms: cheer, inspire, pep up, urge, urge on, barrack, exhort, root on
Definition: spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
Usage: The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
Similar words: encourage
Definition: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to