urge — to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɜːrdʒ/
Korean meaning: 강력히 촉구하다, 간청하다
Korean pronunciation: **어**지
Example Sentences
- My mom urged me to wear a jacket, but I went out in a T-shirt and almost froze to death.
- I have an urge to buy everything when I'm hungry at the grocery store.
- The teacher urged students to submit their assignments on time.
urge
VERB//ɜːrdʒ//
to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something
A firm push that drives someone forward
A coach’s urge sparks a surge, and the runner emerges past the finish line first.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'urgere'에서 유래되었는데, 이는 '밀다, 압박하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 마치 누군가를 뒤에서 밀어서 앞으로 나아가게 하는 것처럼, 강하게 권유하거나 충동을 느끼게 하는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My mom urged me to wear a jacket, but I went out in a T-shirt and almost froze to death.”
“I have an urge to buy everything when I'm hungry at the grocery store.”
“The teacher urged students to submit their assignments on time.”
“He felt an urge to text his ex-girlfriend at 3 AM, but his friends hid his phone.”
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