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Urge

usgb/ɜːrdʒ/Volume
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Strong Advice

Use 'urge' to express strong recommendations, often more forceful than a simple suggestion.

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The council urged residents to evacuate before the hurricane.
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Persuasive Tone

The word 'urge' conveys a sense of urgency and importance when advising someone.

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Environmentalists urge the public to reduce plastic waste.
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Formal Contexts

'Urge' is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as health or safety advice.

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Officials urge citizens to follow the new regulations.
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