urge

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NGSL Rank: 1783
urge
ˈəːdʒ Listen
Meanings
verb
  • try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.
    E.g. he urged her to come and stay with us
noun
  • a strong desire or impulse.
    E.g. he felt the urge to giggle

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