urge

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

urges

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

urge

past (v2)

urged

past participle (v3)

urged

present participle

urging

3rd person singular

urges

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A strong desire to do something.

   • Unless I’m wrong / I but obey / The urge of a song: / I’m, bound, away!
   • After seeing the advert for a soft drink, I had a sudden urge to buy a bottle.

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

   • No longer do we tack and tack obediently to the demand of the Valkyries. A new power urges our ships independently of wind and tide. With the growth of steam power the crowning glory of the old ship departed.
   • "The initial results in California speak for themselves. We will continue to investigate and the USDOT urges all states to revoke illegally issued CDLs. This initiative ensures our roads are safer for American families."

2. 2.To put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.

   • My boss urged me to reconsider my decision to leave the company, even offering a pay rise.

3. 3.To provoke; to exasperate.

4. 4.To press hard upon; to follow closely.

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