B2verb2K

Urge

UK /["/ɜːdʒ/","/ˈɜːdʒɪz/","/ɜːdʒd/","/ˈɜːdʒɪŋ/"]/US /["/ɜːrdʒ/","/ˈɜːrdʒɪz/","/ɜːrdʒd/","/ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to advise or try hard to persuade somebody to do something

In simple words: A strong desire to do something.

I urge you to reconsider your decision before it's too late.
The teacher urged the students to do their best on the final exam.
Despite his better judgment, he felt a strong urge to help the stranger.
She had a sudden urge to travel to new places and explore the world.
The advertisement will urge consumers to buy the new product.
While hiking, I felt an urge to take a break and enjoy the view.
It's important to acknowledge your urge to express creativity through art.
He didn't act on the urge he had to argue back, realizing it was not worth it.
They urged their team to push harder and not give up in the final minutes of the game.

Use 'urge' when recommending or suggesting action. It can sound formal in writing but neutral in conversation. Avoid using it for casual requests.

urge + object

Think of 'urge' as a strong push inside you, urging you forward just like a guide.

Confusing 'urge' with 'urge to' structure when it should be 'urge someone to'.
Using 'urge' without specifying the object, leading to unclear sentences.
Mixing 'urge' with verbs that don't fit well, like 'urge to run' instead of 'urge someone to run'.