urges

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NOUN

very strong desire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetite compulsion craving impulse itch longing lust passion weakness yearning

STRONG

drive druthers fancy goad impetus incentive motive pressure stimulant stimulus wish yen

WEAK

appetition fire in belly sweet tooth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disgust dislike distaste hate hatred indifference

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance

VERB

beg, push for, encourage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise advocate appeal to ask commend compel endorse exhort favor force implore press promote prompt propose push recommend request support

STRONG

adjure advance attract beseech champion charge conjure counsel countenance drive entreat further goad hasten impel incite induce influence inspire instigate maneuver move plead propel rationalize sanction solicit spur stimulate tempt wheedle

WEAK

egg on fire up insist on put up to speak for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer censure condemn criticize deny disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt let go oppose protest pull refuse reject reply stop

STRONG

check delay halt prevent repress repulse retreat turn off

Example Sentences

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urges

Now she urges her neighbors to head to the polls on November 3: "We've gotta let our voice be heard."

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

MaineHousing urges residents to apply before they are out of fuel.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

In the ad, Arthur calls her daughter a liar and urges voters not to support her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

The second step comes when Lady Macbeth urges her husband on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Sensing my hesitation, Isabel urges me gently through the alleys of the cloisters.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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