促す

うながす

to urge; to encourage; to press; to prompt

JLPT N1 common word

Meaning

v5svt
to urge; to encourage; to press; to prompt; to draw (attention to)
v5svt
to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken; to accelerate; to promote

Example sentences

社長が社員の主体的な取り組みを促した。

The president urged employees to act on their initiative.
彼は彼女に注意して運転するようにと促した。

He urged her to drive carefully.
先生は生徒たちにもっとはっきり答えるように促した。

The teacher urged the students to answer more clearly.