English Synonym Finder

urge

Definitions

A strong desire or impulse to act.

To encourage, advocate, or recommend something earnestly.

To drive, force, or impel someone or something in a particular direction.

Examples

I felt a sudden urge to go for a walk in the park.

The teacher will urge the students to study harder for the final exam.

Despite the urge to quit, she decided to finish the marathon.

Synonyms

encourage impel exhort press advise incite spur

Antonyms

discourage dissuade deter hinder restrain inhibit suppress