# urging

Pronunciation: say "UR-jing" US /ˈɝd͡ʒɪŋ/, UK /ˈɜːd͡ʒɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of urge. — present participle and gerund of urge
   - Simple: Present participle of urge. Use this form for the action happening now, or as a naming word for it.
   - _The committee is urging residents to conserve water during the drought._
   - _His constant urging finally convinced them to leave the city early._

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