motivation, motive, need - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; "we did not understand his motivation"; "he acted with the best of motives"

abience - (psychology) an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object

adience - (psychology) an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object

death instinct, death wish - (psychoanalysis) an unconscious urge to die

itchy feet, wanderlust - very strong or irresistible impulse to travel

desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

hurry, rush - urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"

push, bear on - press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action; "He pushed her to finish her doctorate"

advocate, preach - speak, plead, or argue in favour of; "The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house"

advise, counsel - give advice to; "The teacher counsels troubled students"; "The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud"

propose, suggest, advise - make a proposal, declare a plan for something

cheerlead - act as a cheerleader in a sports event

encourage - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to