English / word
urge
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to strongly advise or ask someone to do something; a strong desire
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
In context
01
I urge you to see a doctor today.
02
The notice urges students to apply early.
Synonyms
encourage,press,persuade
Antonyms
prevent,dissuade,discourage
Collocations
urge someone,urge action,urge caution
Verb forms
Past: urged · Past participle: urged · -ing: urging