The coach urged the players to give their best.

To push or drive someone to take action.
She urged him to study harder for the exam.
The teacher urged the students to ask questions.
Friends urged her to follow her dreams.
urge someone to do something
strongly urge
urge on
encourage
prompt
advise
I urge you to study for the test.

To strongly encourage someone to do something.
I urge you to take a break.
She urged him to apply for the job.
They urge their friends to join the club.
urge someone to do something
strongly urge
urge action
encourage
advise
press
She felt an urge to eat chocolate.

A strong desire or impulse to do something.
He had an urge to run outside.
I felt an urge to call my friend.
There was an urge to finish the book quickly.
strong urge
sudden urge
natural urge
desire
impulse
compulsion