urges

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

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urges

Like Geber, Loverde urges retirees to envision a future in which health challenges or long-term-care needs might limit their independence.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026

She still urges friends and cousins to apply for MTA jobs because of the benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Gustavo Duque, mayor of Chacao, a middle-class Caracas neighbourhood, urges caution in interpreting the red sign too simply.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

The former urges us to “sing, don’t cry.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

“Tell Virginia how much you want her to come home,” the Doctorita urges.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau