urge

Definition

  • n. an instinctive motive
  • n. a strong restless desire
  • v. force or impel in an indicated direction

Word forms

Past tense
urged
Present participle
urging
Past participle
urged
Third person singular
urges

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She felt an urge to help the stray dog she saw on the street.

  2. vt.

    The teacher urged her students to study hard for the upcoming exam.

  3. vi.

    He urged for a faster response to the emergency situation.