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Inflections of 'urge' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

urges: v 3rd person singular

urging: v pres p

urged: v past

urged: v past p

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Sense: Verb: encourage

Synonyms:

encourage , nudge , prod, push , goad, incite, drive , impel, propel , egg on, press , spur , prompt , twist sb's arm (slang)

Antonyms:

impede , block , halt , prevent , restrain

Sense: Verb: recommend

Synonyms:

recommend , propose , suggest , move , advise , exhort, push for, advocate for, support , endorse , back , promote

Antonyms:

condemn, speak out against, oppose , reject , turn down

Sense: Verb: beg

Synonyms:

beg , ask , implore, request , beseech, appeal to, entreat

Sense: Noun: craving

Synonyms:

desire , want , impulse, appetite , thirst , hunger , craving , wish , longing , hankering, lust , yearning , itch (informal)

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