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(Entry 1 of 2)
to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
- the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets
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nounSynonyms & Antonyms of urge (Entry 2 of 2)
a strong wish for something
- I'm trying to resist the urge to eat another piece of cake
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The first known use of urge was circa 1555
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