1 urge
Pronounced:
/ˈɚʤ/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
urg·es; urged; urg·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important ▪ He is continually urging reform. ▪ The rescuers urged that we remain calm. ▪ The group is urging a ban on the chemical. = The group is urging that the chemical be banned.
2 : to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something ▪ an editorial urging readers to vote ▪ I urge you to reconsider.
3 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to use force or pressure to move (someone or something) in a particular direction or at a particular speed ▪ A hand on her back urged her forward.
2 : to try to persuade (someone) in a serious way to do something ▪ an editorial urging readers to vote ▪ I urge you to reconsider.
3 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to use force or pressure to move (someone or something) in a particular direction or at a particular speed ▪ A hand on her back urged her forward.
urge on [phrasal verb]
urge (someone or something) on : to encourage (someone or something) to move ahead, to do something, etc. ▪ riders urging their horses on ▪ I wanted to quit but she urged me on.