URGES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word URGES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of URGES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Urge

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 16th century: from Latin urgere ‘press, drive’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əːdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something

Short Definition:

try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something

Examples:
  • he urged her to come and stay with us
  • ‘Do try to relax,’ she urged

Word: Urge

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: əːdʒ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a strong desire or impulse

Short Definition:

strong desire or impulse

Examples:
  • he felt the urge to giggle
  • sexual urges

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