Pronunciation: /ɜːrdʒ/
noun a strong desire or impulse
A1 I feel an urge to eat something sweet.
A2 She had an urge to explore the unknown.
B1 The urge to succeed in his career was strong.
B2 Despite the urge to give up, she pushed through and finished the marathon.
C1 His urge to travel the world led him to quit his job and backpack across continents.
C2 The urge to create something meaningful drove her to start her own business.
verb to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
A1 I urge you to finish your homework before dinner.
A2 She urged her friend to go on the roller coaster with her.
B1 The doctor urged the patient to quit smoking for better health.
B2 The teacher urged the students to study hard for the upcoming exam.
C1 The politician urged the public to vote in the upcoming election.
C2 The CEO urged the employees to work together to achieve the company's goals.
formal I urge you to consider all the facts before making a decision.
informal I urge you to come to the party with us, it will be fun!
slang I urge you to binge-watch that new show, it's so good!
figurative The urge to travel and explore new places is strong within me.
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