Urge on

verb

To encourage or prompt to action.

He urged his friends on to complete the marathon.
Visual representation of "urge on" - To encourage or prompt to action

Often appears as...

  • urge someone on
  • urge on efforts
verb

To stimulate or incite someone or something to continue.

Her cheering urged the team on to victory.
Visual representation of "urge on" - To stimulate or incite someone or something to continue

Often appears as...

  • urge team on
  • urge on performance
verb

To encourage or prompt to action.

He urged his friends on to complete the marathon.
Visual representation of "urge on" - To encourage or prompt to action

Often appears as...

  • urge someone on
  • urge on efforts
verb

To stimulate or incite someone or something to continue.

Her cheering urged the team on to victory.
Visual representation of "urge on" - To stimulate or incite someone or something to continue

Often appears as...

  • urge team on
  • urge on performance
Definition 1 of 2
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Positive Reinforcement

Used to boost someone's determination or confidence in completing a task.

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The crowd urged the runner on as he neared the finish line.
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Verbal Support

Spoken words of encouragement are often how 'urge on' is expressed.

Illustration for Verbal Support
You can do it! she urged him on.
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Action Context

Typically used when someone needs a push to take action or continue doing something.

Illustration for Action Context
Despite his fatigue, his coach urged him on to finish the drill.
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Positive Reinforcement

Used to boost someone's determination or confidence in completing a task.

Illustration for Positive Reinforcement
The crowd urged the runner on as he neared the finish line.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Verbal Support

Spoken words of encouragement are often how 'urge on' is expressed.

Illustration for Verbal Support
You can do it! she urged him on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Action Context

Typically used when someone needs a push to take action or continue doing something.

Illustration for Action Context
Despite his fatigue, his coach urged him on to finish the drill.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Reinforcement

Used to boost someone's determination or confidence in completing a task.

Illustration for Positive Reinforcement
The crowd urged the runner on as he neared the finish line.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Verbal Support

Spoken words of encouragement are often how 'urge on' is expressed.

Illustration for Verbal Support
You can do it! she urged him on.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Action Context

Typically used when someone needs a push to take action or continue doing something.

Illustration for Action Context
Despite his fatigue, his coach urged him on to finish the drill.
Visual representation of the word "Urge on"

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