Urge | Mean of urge in English Dictionary
/ˈɚʤ/
- Verb
- 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.
- to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something
- an editorial urging readers to vote
- I urge you to reconsider.
- 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.
- 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.
- Noun
- 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