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

Singhi urges former heavy smokers to have annual lung-cancer screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The States' Track Don't Trample strategy, external urges islanders to take a photo of the hornet and note the direction it travels in before submitting the information., external.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Robert Pattinson’s oily suitor woos Penelope like a “Bachelorette” contestant: “It’s time to live again,” he urges her, certain that Penelope’s vengeful husband won’t come back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

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

“Stand in front,” he urges, “so you will be seen. Wear a big sombrero, so you will really be seen. Most important, look smart.”

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads