| 2. | urge on - force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"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" | |