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   Urge

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   verb

   • 1. try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something: "he urged her to come and stay with us"
   • ▪ recommend or advocate (something) strongly: "I urge caution in interpreting these results" Similar advisecounseladvocaterecommendsuggestsupportendorsebackchampion
   • ▪ encourage (a person or animal) to move more quickly or in a particular direction: "drawing up outside the house, he urged her inside" Similar encouragetry to persuadeenjoinadjureadmonishpresspromptprodgoadegg onspurpushpressureput pressure onuse pressure onpressurizelean ondragoonconstrainentreatexhortimplorecall onappealbegbeseechpleadnaginformal:psych upput the heat onput the screws ontwist someone's armrailroad intobulldoze intoOpposite discourage
   • ▪ encourage someone to continue or succeed: "he could hear her voice urging him on" Similar impelspur (on)forcedrivecoercegoad

   noun

   • 1. a strong desire or impulse: "the urge for revenge"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin urgere ‘press, drive’.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   to insist on, allege, or assert with earnestness: to urge the need of haste. Synonyms: asseverate, aver. to press by persuasion or recommendation, as for acceptance, performance, or use; recommend or advocate earnestly: to urge a plan of action.

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   What is urge verb?

   • Definition of urge verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something urge somebody to do something If you ever get the chance to visit this place, I strongly urge you to do so. Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. She urged him to stay.

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   What does urged mean?

   • to urge the cause along. to urge dogs on with shouts. to urge one's escape. urged by necessity. to urge a person to greater caution. to urge a claim. to urge the need of haste. to urge a plan of action. , urged, urg·ing. Hunger urges. to make entreaties or earnest recommendations. The senator urged against the confirmation of the appointment.

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   How do you describe an urge?

   • People often use different water metaphors to explain urges: Some people describe an urge as an ocean wave, which rises, crests, and dissipates. Like waves, urges can vary in size, from small to massive, but you can treat your breathing as your “surfboard” as you ride the wave of the urge.

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   urge to do something I had a sudden urge to hit him. Definition of urge noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to recommend something strongly. urge something The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. EU foreign ministers urged an independent inquiry into allegations of human rights violations. urge something on/upon somebody The prime minister is urging restraint on Washington.

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   URGE meaning: 1. to try to persuade someone to do something: 2. to strongly advise an action: 3. a strong wish…. Learn more.

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   Definition of urge verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   urge meaning, definition, what is urge: to strongly suggest that someone does so...: Learn more.

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   The meaning of URGE is to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly. How to use urge in a sentence.