urged
word · lemma: urge
Definition
To strongly advise or encourage someone to do something; can also mean to push or persuade forcefully.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral; common collocations: 'urged someone to act', 'urged caution', 'urged immediate action'. Implies strong recommendation but doesn't guarantee success. Often used with 'to' + verb.
Spanish: instó - urgió - animóPortuguese (BR): incentivou - instou - aconselhou vivamentePortuguese (PT): incentivou - instou - aconselhou vivamenteChinese (Simplified): 敦促 - 力劝 - 催促Chinese (Traditional): 敦促 - 力勸 - 催促Hindi: प्रेरित किया - आग्रह कियाArabic: حثّ - شجّع بقوة - دعا بإلحاحBengali: তাগিদ দিয়েছিল - উৎসাহ দিয়েছিলRussian: настоятельно призвал - побуждалJapanese: 促した - 強く勧めたVietnamese: thúc giục - khuyên nhủ mạnh mẽKorean: 촉구했다 - 강하게 권했다Turkish: ısrar etti - şiddetle tavsiye ettiUrdu: زور دیا - پرزور تاکید کیIndonesian: mendesak - menganjurkan dengan kuat
Example Sentences
The teacher urged the students to do their homework early.
basic
Doctors have urged people to wash their hands often.
basic
He urged me not to miss this opportunity.
natural
Police urged residents to stay indoors during the storm.
natural
My friends have always urged me to follow my dreams.
natural
She urged her friend to see a doctor.
basic