Urge
/ɜːd͡ʒ/
Urge is a verb and noun with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
“to urge an argument; to urge the necessity of a case”
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To treat with forcible means; to take severe or violent measures with.
“to urge an ore with intense heat”
noun
- A strong desire; an itch to do something.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
animate encourage impel incite instigate stimulate
Origin
From Latin urgeo.
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