verb

urge

urge, press, encourage

I urge you to reconsider your decision.

I urge you to reconsider your decision.

He urged caution during the negotiations.

He urged caution during the negotiations.

((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to strongly advise sb. to do sth. I urge you to reconsider your decision.

((sth.)) to strongly advise or recommend sth. He urged caution during the negotiations.

Synonyms: encourage, implore, press, push

From Latin 'urgere' meaning 'to press, drive'.

Imagine 'urging' a slow person to hurry up by gently pushing them. It's connected to 'urgent' situations.

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