HyperDic: urge_on

English > 2 senses of the expression urge on:
VERBcommunicationurge on, cheer, root on, inspire, urge, barrack, exhort, pep upspur on or encourage / encourage especially by cheers and shouts
communicationurge on, urge, press, exhortforce or impel in an indicated direction
English > urge on: 2 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningSpur on or encourage / encourage especially by cheers and shouts.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymscheer, root on, inspire, urge, barrack, exhort, pep up
Narrowercheerleadact as a cheerleader in a sports event
Broaderencourageinspire with confidence
Spanishactivar, alegrar, animar, dar ánimos, estimular, exhortar, incitar, jalear, motivar, vitorear
Catalanalegrar, animar, exhortar, inspirar
English > urge on: 2 senses > verb 2, communication
MeaningForce or impel in an indicated direction.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
ModelSam cannot urge on Sue
Synonymsurge, press, exhort
Narrowerpreach, advocatespeak, plead, or argue in favor of
push, bear onPress, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
rush, hurryurge to an unnatural speed
Broaderrede, advise, counselGive advice to
Spanishempujar, exhortar, instar, presionar, urgir
Catalanempènyer, exhortar, instar, pressionar

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