Definition of Urge
Urge
urge
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a craving or impulse to do something;
e.g. He had the sudden urge to eat an entire birthday cake.
(verb)
to passionately present, advocate, or demand so as to prod into action;
e.g. She would urge him to mind his manners in front of his elders.
(verb)
to handle or undertake with energy, swiftness, or enthusiasm;
e.g. A conductor of a symphony will urge each instrumental section when it was time to pick up their instruments.
(verb)
to set about in a certain direction or guide towards;
e.g. Sheep dogs will urge their charges to gather in one area of the field.
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