urge (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ɝːdʒ/

Definition

A strong desire or impulse to do something.

Examples

• She felt a sudden urge to run away.

• He had an irresistible urge to scratch the itchy rash.

• The urge to travel became stronger with each passing year.

How to Use urge

urge to do something (prepositional phrase)

A strong desire to perform a specific action. — "I have an urge to travel the world."

urge someone to do something (prepositional phrase)

To strongly advise or persuade someone to take a particular action. — "My friends urged me to apply for the job."

Synonyms of urge

Words with a similar meaning to urge:

• wish
• desire
• craving
• compulsion

Antonyms of urge

Words with the opposite meaning to urge:

• discourage
• suppress

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