urge

US /ɝːdʒ/
UK /ɝːdʒ/
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1.

a strong desire or impulse

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He felt a sudden urge to travel.
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She resisted the urge to laugh.
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impulsedesirecravinglongingyearning
1.

to try to persuade someone strongly to do something

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I urge you to reconsider your decision.
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The lawyer urged the jury to consider all the evidence.
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exhortadviseencouragepresspush
2.

to move or cause to move in a particular direction by pushing or driving

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He urged his horse forward.
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The current urged the boat towards the shore.
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propeldrivepushforceimpel