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    urge to

    US /ɚdʒ tu/

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    UK /ə:dʒ tu:/

    C1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo try to persuade someone strongly to do something
    I had an urge to run away.

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    Every Trick a Pro GeoGuessr Player Uses to Win (ft. RAINBOLT) | WIRED

    07:02Every 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.

    B1

    15 Useful English Phrases for Travel

    08:3615 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."

    A2

    The science of falling in love ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:23The science of falling in love ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • Often lust comes first, but not always. For some people who are asexual, it may not happen at all. But for those who do experience lust, it's driven by the hormones oestrogen and testosterone. It may feel purely carnal, but in fact it's about the urge to mate and pass on your DNA via offspring. Without lust, it's fair to say, our species would not survive.

      Often lust comes first, but not always. For some people who are asexual, it may not happen at all. But for those who do experience lust, it's driven by the hormones oestrogen and testosterone. It may feel purely carnal, but in fact it's about the urge to mate and pass on your DNA via offspring. Without lust, it's fair to say, our species would not survive.

    • but in fact, it's about the urge to mate and pass on your DNA via offspring.

      but in fact, it's about the urge to mate and pass on your DNA via offspring.

    B2

    Why You Shouldn't Pop Your Pimples

    01:41Why You Shouldn't Pop Your Pimples
    • So what's the best way to beat the blemishes patients if you resist, the urge to squeeze pimples will usually resolve over a week or so without scarring.

      So what's the best way to beat the blemishes patients if you resist, the urge to squeeze pimples will usually resolve over a week or so without scarring.

    • If you resist the urge to squeeze, pimples will usually resolve over a week or so without scarring.

      If you resist the urge to squeeze, pimples will usually resolve over a week or so without scarring.

    A1

    5 Signs You're a People Pleaser | English Podcast | Learn English

    13:065 Signs You're a People Pleaser | English Podcast |  Learn English
    • Taking time for yourself, engaging in activities that you enjoy, and nurturing your own interests can help you regain your sense of identity and reduce the urge to constantly please others.

      Taking time for yourself, engaging in activities that you enjoy, and nurturing your own interests can help you regain your sense of identity and reduce the urge to constantly please others.

    • and nurturing your own interests can help you regain your sense of identity and reduce the urge to constantly please others.

      and nurturing your own interests can help you regain your sense of identity and reduce the urge to constantly please others.

    B1

    Do you need to declutter your home? ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:26Do you need to declutter your home? ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • The clutter in my house is actually starting to affect my mental health. I can't think or work anymore. So much so, it woke me at 4am this morning and I felt a strong urge to tidy. I have given myself a week as I cannot take it anymore.

      The clutter in my house is actually starting to affect my mental health. I can't think or work anymore. So much so, it woke me at 4am this morning and I felt a strong urge to tidy. I have given myself a week as I cannot take it anymore.

    • this morning and I felt a strong urge to tidy.

      this morning and I felt a strong urge to tidy.

    B1

    Toffee Recipe - Homemade Almond Roca! Hilah Cooking

    06:48Toffee Recipe - Homemade Almond Roca! Hilah Cooking
    • Right about now you might be getting the urge to stick your finger in that and give it a taste.

      Right about now you might be getting the urge to stick your finger in that and give it a taste.

    • Right about now, you might be getting the urge to stick your finger in that and give it a taste.

      Right about now, you might be getting the urge to stick your finger in that and give it a taste.

    B1

    The Dangers of Oversharing

    03:20The Dangers of Oversharing
    • Now that the laughter has dissipated, they may feel as though they were seized by an impulse with which they don't identify, an urge to invite others into their deep self without the strength to impose the barest of checks on who they might be.

      Now that the laughter has dissipated, they may feel as though they were seized by an impulse with which they don't identify, an urge to invite others into their deep self without the strength to impose the barest of checks on who they might be.

    • Now that the laughter has dissipated, they may feel as though they were seized by an impulse with which they don't identify—an urge to invite others into their deep self without the strength to impose the barest of checks on who they might be.

      Now that the laughter has dissipated, they may feel as though they were seized by an impulse with which they don't identify—an urge to invite others into their deep self without the strength to impose the barest of checks on who they might be.

    B1

    ◄ Gateway Arch, St. Louis [HD] ►

    05:39◄ Gateway Arch, St. Louis [HD] ►
    • The museum documents man's irrepressible urge to explore and the expansion of the United States.

      The museum documents man's irrepressible urge to explore and the expansion of the United States.

    • urge to explore and the expansion of the United States. Make sure you don't miss this wonderful

      urge to explore and the expansion of the United States. Make sure you don't miss this wonderful

    B1

    Why Does My Brain Sleep?

    16:34Why Does My Brain Sleep?
    • In fact, knowing what I know, particularly about the relationship between sleep and memory, it's actually the greatest form of flattery for me to see people like you not being able to resist the urge to strengthen what I'm telling you by falling asleep.

      In fact, knowing what I know, particularly about the relationship between sleep and memory, it's actually the greatest form of flattery for me to see people like you not being able to resist the urge to strengthen what I'm telling you by falling asleep.

    • In fact, knowing what I know, particularly about the relationship between sleep and memory, it's actually the greatest form of flattery for me to see people like you not being able to resist the urge to strengthen what I'm telling you by falling asleep.

      In fact, knowing what I know, particularly about the relationship between sleep and memory, it's actually the greatest form of flattery for me to see people like you not being able to resist the urge to strengthen what I'm telling you by falling asleep.

    B1