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urge
US /ɚdʒ/
・UK /ɜ:dʒ/
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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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Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
- Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
Understanding that having your hands on something sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain might help you resist the urge.
- might help you resist the urge.
might help you resist the urge.
How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
- I urge you to be hyper-aware of your own biases—cultural, gender-based, or otherwise—that favor some styles over others.
I urge you to be hyper-aware of your own biases—cultural, gender-based, or otherwise—that favor some styles over others.
- I urge you to be hyper aware of your own biases,
I urge you to be hyper aware of your own biases,
15 Useful English Phrases for Travel
- While out on the road, exploring the sights, you might feel the urge to go "off the beaten track."
While out on the road, exploring the sights, you might feel the urge to go "off the beaten track."
Every Trick a Pro GeoGuessr Player Uses to Win (ft. RAINBOLT) | WIRED
- just for an urge to learn about the world.
just for an urge to learn about the world.
When You Catch Your Boyfriend (ft. Nick Jonas)
- I've resisted the urge and waited through all of your travels to make tonight special and you couldn't just wait for me to come over?!
I've resisted the urge and waited through all of your travels to make tonight special and you couldn't just wait for me to come over?!
- I have resisted the urge and waited through all of your travels to make tonight special.
I have resisted the urge and waited through all of your travels to make tonight special.
How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
- If I am on a new weight loss attempt, I'd be able to fight off the urge and watch TV with just a cup of tea.
If I am on a new weight loss attempt, I'd be able to fight off the urge and watch TV with just a cup of tea.
- I'd be able to fight off the urge and watch TV
I'd be able to fight off the urge and watch TV
Michelle Obama Oregon State Commencement Address
- So graduates, as you make your way in the world, I urge you not to leave behind any
So graduates, as you make your way in the world, I urge you not to leave behind any
What's Inside A Pimple?
- So the next time you have the urge to pop a pimple, consider the consequences.
So the next time you have the urge to pop a pimple, consider the consequences.
What is propaganda? | Jason Stanley | Explain It Like I’m Smart by Big Think
- So, what it does is, it's a method to urge you to mobilize towards something while concealing from you things that you reasonably should think, should consider.
So, what it does is, it's a method to urge you to mobilize towards something while concealing from you things that you reasonably should think, should consider.
- to urge you to mobilize towards something
to urge you to mobilize towards something
How To Stop Compulsive Buying | Compulsive Spending Help
- Whatever it is, document what happens and how you feel before you get the urge to shop.
Whatever it is, document what happens and how you feel before you get the urge to shop.
- So, if the urge to shop crops up, don't buy anything.
So, if the urge to shop crops up, don't buy anything.