urge

Formsurges, urging, urged

Pluralurges

1. 1
   persuadeverbtransitive

   To try hard to make someone do something by talking to them.

   Like gently pushing a friend until they agree to come along.

   I urge you to think carefully before you decide.

   They urged him to rest after the long trip.

   Similarpush, drive, motivate, encourage, goad

   Oppositediscourage, dissuade, deter

2. 2
   strong desirenouncountable

   A strong feeling that makes you want to do something.

   Like an itch that makes you want to scratch it.

   She felt a sudden urge to laugh during the quiet meeting.

   He fought the urge to check his phone again.

   Similarcraving, longing, impulse, itch, appetite

   Oppositeaversion, reluctance

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3. 3
   call forverbtransitive

   To say strongly that something is important and should be done.

   They urge caution when crossing the busy road.

   The mayor urged immediate action on the flooding.

   Similaradvocate, demand, press, stress, champion

   Oppositeoppose

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4. 4
   force alongverbtransitive

   To push or drive something forward with force.

   The strong wind urged the small boat toward the rocks.

   Storms can urge huge waves onto the shore.

   Similarimpel, encourage, stimulate, animate

   Oppositerestrain, hinder, check, impede

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