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urge
(/[@]/r/dZ/ )

noun (n)

  • an instinctive motive(noun.motive)
    Synonym:
    impulse
    source: wordnet30
  • a strong restless desire(noun.feeling)
    Example:
    Why this urge to travel?.
    Synonym:
    itch
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • force or impel in an indicated direction(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I urged him to finish his studies.
    Synonym:
    exhort, press, urge on
    source: wordnet30
  • push for something(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    advocate, recommend
    source: wordnet30
  • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    barrack, cheer, exhort, inspire, pep up, root on, urge on
    source: wordnet30
  • To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To press onward or forward.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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