Antonyms for urged


Grammar : Adj
Spell : urj
Phonetic Transcription : ÉœrdÊ’


Definition of urged

Origin :
  • 1610s, from urge (v.); in frequent use after c.1910.
  • adj supported
  • adj pressed
Example sentences :
  • "He said he was poor," urged Billy, who had been rather taken with the ease of Arledge's manner.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • At parting, she urged Eudora to share her apartment for the night.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • "Do it good while you're doin' it," urged Uncle Peter, cheerfully.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Just because it would be so difficult to raise the hundred pounds she urged it.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • "But that way was so exciting," she urged, not at all convinced.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • So, at this moment, she seemed pliant to the will of the man who urged her thus cunningly.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Again, in the fourth, sixth, and seventh sonnets the same plea is urged.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • He urged them to rise and join in the destruction of the white invaders.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • "You must allow me to see you safely to your room," he urged.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • "Here will be found the way to the guest houses," he urged gently.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

Synonyms for urged

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