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    urge

    urge - Dictionary definition and meaning for word urge

    Definition
    (noun) an instinctive motive
    Synonyms : impulse
    Example Sentence
    • profound religious impulses
    Definition
    (noun) a strong restless desire
    Synonyms : itch
    Example Sentence
    • why this urge to travel?
    Definition
    (verb) force or impel in an indicated direction
    Synonyms : exhort , press , urge on
    Example Sentence
    • I urged him to finish his studies
    Definition
    (verb) push for something
    Synonyms : advocate , recommend
    Example Sentence
    • The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day
    Definition
    (verb) spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
    Synonyms : barrack , cheer , exhort , inspire , pep up , root on , urge on
    Example Sentence
    • The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for urge

u+r+ge— u+gre my teacher FORCEFULLY PERSUADED me to get good score in GRE

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Urge on or Egg on means to motivate somebody.

"arji" or "aroj kora"


Word used in video below:
text: i want you to resist the urge to
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