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Urge Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

urges; urged; urging

Britannica Dictionary definition of URGE

[+ object]

1 : to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important

He is continually urging reform.
The rescuers urged that we remain calm.
The group is urging a ban on the chemical. = The group is urging that the chemical be banned.

2 : to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something

an editorial urging readers to vote
I urge you to reconsider.

3 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to use force or pressure to move (someone or something) in a particular direction or at a particular speed

A hand on her back urged her forward.

urge on [phrasal verb]

urge (someone or something) on

: to encourage (someone or something) to move ahead, to do something, etc.

riders urging their horses on
I wanted to quit but she urged me on.

² urge /ˈɚʤ/ noun

plural urges

Britannica Dictionary definition of URGE

[count]

: a strong need or desire to have or do something

the urge for something sweet
He fought the urge to cry/laugh.
creative/sexual urges

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