Word a Day
urge
What does urge mean?
urge (verb): to put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use urge in a sentence?
- My boss urged me to reconsider my decision to leave the company, even offering a pay rise. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce urge?
/ɝdʒ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does urge come from?
From Latin urgeō (“urge”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “urge” mean?
to put mental pressure on; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity
Right! That's what “urge” means.
to hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret
Not quite: that's what conceal means.
to come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh
Not quite: that's what approach means.
to lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting
Not quite: that's what carry means.
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