urge · verb T /ɜːdʒ/
urge sb to do sth
C1 to try to persuade someone to do something
Dictionary example:
His parents urged him to go to university.
Learner example:
Finally, on behalf of the charity organisation, I urge you to print a new article, apologising and correcting the inaccuracies already published. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)
urge
C2 to strongly advise an action
Dictionary example:
Financial experts are urging caution.
urge sb on
C2 to encourage someone to do or achieve something
Dictionary example:
The crowd was cheering and urging her on.
Learner example:
Somewhat reluctantly we made to sit down when, full of enthusiasm, he urged us on to follow him further up the mountain. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)
urge · noun C /ɜːdʒ/
urge
C2 a strong wish or need
Dictionary example:
I resisted the urge to slap him.
Learner example:
He suddenly felt the urge to go home. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)
