Urge
verb/noun
/ɜrdʒ/
To urge means to tell someone strongly that they should do something. For example, you might urge your friend to try a new game because you think it will be fun!
Examples
- I urge you to try this yummy fruit.
- Mom urges me to read before bedtime.
- My teacher urges us to do our best on tests.
Synonyms
encourage
suggest
prompt
recommend
advise
Antonyms
discourage
ignore
dissuade
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