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/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'urgere', meaning 'to push' or 'to press'. The sense evolved metaphorically from the physical act of pushing someone forward to the notion of strongly compelling or impelling someone toward action.
Breakdown
Latin 'urgere' (to push, to press) → English 'urge'. The root carries the sense of physical pressure applied to motivate movement or action.
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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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