This verb means to push forward, instigate, or incite someone to action, often with the sense of prompting from behind. In Matthew 14:8, Herodias' daughter, 'prompted by her mother,' asks for John the Baptist's head. The term suggests manipulation—the girl didn't originate this request but was coached or instigated by her vengeful mother. The verb captures the behind-the-scenes instigation that led to John's execution.