Used in a Sentence

urge

How to use urge in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for urge.

Editorial note

" Please, I urge you to set these thoughts aside and push through.

Examples10
Definitions5
Parts of speech2

Quick take

an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of urge gathered in one view.

noun

an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"

noun

a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"

verb

force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for urge.

noun

an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"

noun

a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"

verb

force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"

verb

push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

verb

spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

Example sentences

1

" Please, I urge you to set these thoughts aside and push through.

2

Did you not read the post or did you just feel an overwhelming urge to posture?

3

So next time you feel that urge, just do the following: Think about what you're about to do.

4

Also, contact the other devs who had their apps ripped off and urge them to complain about this submitter as well.

5

How is that "freedom"?Edit: Seeing how popular the parent comment is, I urge readers to think twice about it.

6

I feel an overwhelming urge to go back and tidy it up, try to tie it all into a nice conclusion or something.

7

CS covers so much, and everytime I see a list of "things you should know", I have to resist the urge to roll my eyes and ignore it.

8

The knee-jerk urge to paint big banks as shady criminals will only intensify, not mitigate, the regulatory pressure.

9

What an evil tool, I should quit it as it stains my karma!- I don't use it any more, but every time I pass by the toolbox it reminds me that I still have it and I get this strong urge to get rid of it.

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The vast majority of our community members genuinely respect and protect each other, but we urge users to be careful and discerning with each other and to hold others accountable through reviews, flagging and our customer service channel.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use urge in a sentence?

" Please, I urge you to set these thoughts aside and push through.

What does urge mean?

an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"

What part of speech is urge?

urge is commonly used as noun, verb.