urge
word
/ˈɝdʒ/
urj
/ˈɜːdʒ/
urj
Definition
As a verb, to strongly encourage or push someone to do something. As a noun, it means a strong sudden feeling or desire to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Common pattern as a verb: 'urge someone to do something'. It is stronger and more formal than 'ask' or 'encourage'. As a noun, it often appears in 'have/feel an urge to...'. Be careful: 'urgent' is related but means something needs immediate attention, not a desire.
Spanish: instar - impulso fuerte - urgencia (deseo repentino)Portuguese (BR): incentivar com insistência - impulso forte - urgência (vontade repentina)Portuguese (PT): instar - impulso forte - urgência (vontade repentina)Chinese (Simplified): 敦促 - 强烈冲动Chinese (Traditional): 敦促 - 強烈衝動Hindi: ज़ोर देकर कहना - तीव्र इच्छाArabic: يحثّ - رغبة ملحّةBengali: উৎসাহ দেওয়া - তাগিদRussian: уговаривать - побуждениеJapanese: 促す - 衝動Vietnamese: thúc giục - sự thôi thúcKorean: 재촉하다 - 충동Turkish: dürtmek - dürtüUrdu: اُکسَانا - خواہشIndonesian: mendesak - dorongan
Example Sentences
She urged me to call my mother.
basic
I had this weird urge to clean the whole house at midnight.
natural
The doctor urged him to stop smoking.
basic
I felt an urge to laugh.
basic
Police are urging drivers to stay off the roads tonight.
natural
I get the urge to check my phone every five minutes.
natural