to urge

To act as a driving force in bringing something new into existence or fruition.

to accelerate a chemical reaction through the use of a catalyst; the chemical process of catalysis

the use of hypnosis as a clinical or therapeutic treatment for physical or psychological conditions

tear bomb or tear-gas grenade

to promote ripening of fruit

to press for the payment of a debt or the recovery of money owed; the business of recovering arrears

to promote estrus or sexual desire through artificial or pharmacological means

to induce germination of seeds or encourage sprouting of tubers or cuttings

to demand repayment of debt

to harass or press someone so severely that it leads to their death

soporific drug; sleeping pill

to medically induce or speed up the process of childbirth

to press (for a payment)

to fatten (animal before slaughter)

to promote or stimulate the production of breast milk, often through dietary means or medication

an emetic

the driving force behind something

self-hypnotism

to promote or stimulate the secretion of breast milk, often through diet, massage, or medication

to induce vomiting

to urge someone (typically one's adult child or relative) to get married

(slang) to urge a content creator (such as a blogger or author) to post fresh content

inducing tears through chemical irritation, such as tear-provoking substances

a movie that is very sad and designed to make people cry; a tear-jerker

midwife who induces labor

(animal) fattening preparation

to feed livestock with highly nutritional food in order to fatten them up in a short time

to call for the issuance of a letter of credit in international trade

to stimulate or promote growth, sales, or performance

to demand payment of money owed

miserable, pathetic, or unfortunate (Internet slang often used to describe bad luck)

a low-level errand boy or lackey

Drumming to make apricots flower; refers to Tang Emperor Xuanzong playing the drum to hasten the blooming of flowers.

to urge or invite someone many times; to coax and plead