
Urge
Strong Advice
Use 'urge' to express strong recommendations, often more forceful than a simple suggestion.
The council urged residents to evacuate before the hurricane.
Persuasive Tone
The word 'urge' conveys a sense of urgency and importance when advising someone.
Environmentalists urge the public to reduce plastic waste.
Formal Contexts
'Urge' is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as health or safety advice.
Officials urge citizens to follow the new regulations.
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