urge

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.

   My boss urged me to reconsider my decision to leave.

2. 2
   noun

   A strong desire to do something.

   After seeing the advert, I had a sudden urge to buy a soft drink.

3. 3
   verb

   To push or drive someone or something forward.

   The shepherd urged the sheep through the gate.

From Latin urgeō (“urge”).

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