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

Example Sentences

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Anthropic urges global pause in AI development, flags ‘self-improvement’ risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

He urges that such tools be created with the well-being of workers in mind first.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

But Klement urges readers of his quadrennial forecast - growing in popularity with each successful prediction - to take its contents with a pinch of salt, since such factors only tell part of the story.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In our first years of marriage, in Indiana, Steve was still in college and we couldn’t afford most delicacies, so I drew on my DIY urges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein