urge

US /ɚdʒ/

UK /ɜ:dʒ/

A2
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A strong desire for something
I have an urge for some ice cream, so I think I'll go buy some
v.t.Transitive VerbTo drive something forward
My lawyer will urge my case quickly through the court
v.t.Transitive VerbTo ask or encourage someone to do something
I urge you to marry her this year
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Strong pressure on someone to do something
I felt a strong urge to eat chocolate

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