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Urge to do Meaning in English

expression

ˈɝdʒ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
URJ-tuh-DOO
ˈɜːdʒ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
URJ-too-DOO

Definition

A strong feeling or desire that makes you want to do something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Usually refers to a spontaneous, sometimes hard-to-resist impulse. Used with verbs: 'urge to eat', 'urge to laugh'. Distinct from 'urge someone to do' (which means encouraging another person).

Example Sentences

I suddenly had the urge to do something creative.

basic

Do you ever get an urge to do something silly?

basic

She fought the urge to do her homework late at night.

basic

Whenever I'm stressed, I get this urge to do something active, like running or cleaning.

natural

He couldn't resist the urge to do something nice for his friend.

natural

That sudden urge to do something crazy just hit me.

natural