Synonyms for

Urge

Verb / ɜ:dʒ / Another word for urge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To strongly encourage someone to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

rooton inspire press advocate pepup barrack cheer impulse exhort itch recommend urgeon encourage plead press prod prompt push advise persuade exhort appeal beg entreat enjoin insist request solicit coax implore recommend nag

Synonyms by register

Formal

compel impel instigate prompt

Informal

push nudge goad prod

Literary

exhort beseech implore

Antonyms

restrain suppress resist curb quell dissuade

Common collocations

  • strong urge
  • urge to do something
  • urge on
  • urge forward
  • urge caution
  • urge a change
  • urge a decision

Word family

noun urge
verb urge
adjective urgent
adverb urgently

Usage note

As a verb, 'urge' often implies strong persuasion or encouragement. As a noun, it refers to a strong desire or impulse.

Example sentences

  1. I urge you to study for your test.
  2. My mom urges me to eat my vegetables.
  3. The doctor urges his patients to exercise.
  4. The teacher urges her students to turn in their homework.
  5. I urge you to be kind to others.

Quotes

  • The urge to gamble is so universal and its practice so pleasurable that I assume it must be evil. - Heywood Broun
  • I have the urge to write. I have a few topics in mind, some of which are fiercely political. - Daniel Day-Lewis
  • The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule. - H.L. Mencken

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