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Urge On (Verb)

Force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She urged her child on toward the departing school bus to catch it before it drove away.
Her parents have always urged her on with her writing and encouraged her to keep exploring her passion.
With years of saving and hard work, she urged her husband on to pursue his dream of owning a business.
During speeches, politicians often urge their supporters on to contribute more to the campaign funds.
Many close friends and family members urged her on to find something that made her happy again after her divorce.

Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The crowd cheered the marathon runners to urge them on as they approached the finish line.
The enthusiastic fans yelled 'go team, go' to urge them on to victory.
Her supporters gathered outside the exams hall to urge her on with cheers and posters.
The charity event host asked everyone to come out and urge on the brave fundraisers participating in the marathon challenge.
The locals gathered by the roadside to urge on the tired but determined cyclists competing in the grueling mountain bike competition.