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urging Definition


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urge
verb urged, urging
    1. To persuade someone forcefully or incite them (to do something).
      Thesaurus: impel, encourage, i push, instigate, press, spur, prod, compel, stimulate.
      Form: urge someone on (also)
    2. To beg or entreat someone (to do something).
      Thesaurus: implore, beg, beseech, entreat.
    3a. To earnestly advise or recommend that ...;
      Form: urge that … (usually)
    3b. To earnestly recommend it.
      Example: urged prudence
      Form: urge something (usually)
    4. To drive or hurry (onwards, forwards, etc).
noun
    1. A strong impulse, desire or motivation (to do something).
Derivative: urger
noun
    Etymology: 16c: from Latin urgere.



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