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URGE

Definition:

[noun] an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"
Synonyms: impulse
[noun] a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
Synonyms: itch
[verb] force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
Synonyms: on, press, exhort
[verb] push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
Synonyms: recommend, advocate
[verb] urge on or encourage especially by shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
Synonyms: cheer, inspire, barrack, on, exhort, pep up