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urge vs preach

preach vs urge

urge is a noun but preach is not a noun.

urge and preach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
urge Yes No Yes No
preach No No Yes No
As verbs, preach is a hyponym of urge; that is, preach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than urge:
  • urge: force or impel in an indicated direction
  • preach: speak, plead, or argue in favor of
Other hyponyms of urge include hurry, rush, bear on, push, advocate.
urge (noun) preach (noun)
a strong restless desire
an instinctive motive
urge (verb) preach (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction speak, plead, or argue in favor of
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts deliver a sermon
push for something
Difference between urge and preach

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