urging
UK: ˈɜːdʒɪŋ | US: ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ
n. the act of strongly encouraging or persuading someone to do something
vt. present participle of "urge": to strongly advise or try to persuade
The word "urging" stems from the Latin urgere, meaning "to push, drive, or press." This evolved into the Old French urgier, retaining the sense of insistence or pressure. The English verb "urge" adopted this meaning of forceful encouragement, and the suffix "-ing" forms its present participle or gerund, emphasizing ongoing action. The logic traces back to physical pressure (pushing) metaphorically extending to verbal persuasion.
She kept urging him to apply for the job.
The coach’s urging motivated the team to win.
Despite my urging, they refused to change their plans.
His letter contained an urging for immediate action.
The crowd’s urging grew louder as the runner approached the finish line.