urges

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very strong desire n.
beg, push for, encourage v.

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

He says neighbourhood officers have increased by 49% in a year, which is significant, and urges people to get in touch with him if they continue to have issues.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

He also urges the justices to defer heavily to military leaders’ judgments about readiness and deployability.

From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026

But we have more control over our balance than we may realize, urges Duke University balance researcher, Kristal M. Riska, who’s president of the American Balance Society.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

But when Leontes urges Hermione to second his appeal, her pretty blandishments ultimately succeed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

But the price is subjugation to a way of life completely alien to their urges and desires.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari