1. urge
verb. ['ˈɝːdʒ'] force or impel in an indicated direction.
Synonyms
- push
- rush
- bear on
- preach
- advise
- counsel
- exhort
- advocate
- rede
- urge on
- press
Antonyms
- linger
- unhurried
- reserved
- stifle
Etymology
- urgeo (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Urge
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- reemerge
- converge
- diverge
- emerge
- virge
- verge
- serge
- merge
- dirge
- burdge
- birge
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Example sentences of the word urge
1. Noun, singular or mass
Resist the urge to work or read on the plane; get as much sleep as you can.
2. Adjective
At the opening, urge people to sign up for your email list.
Quotes containing the word urge
1. True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.
- Albert Einstein
2. Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
- Fran Lebowitz
3. Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read.
- Raymond Carver
2. urge
verb. ['ˈɝːdʒ'] push for something.
Synonyms
- suggest
- advise
- advocate
- recommend
Antonyms
- cool
- obviate
- wealth
- inessential
Etymology
- urgeo (Latin)
3. urge
noun. ['ˈɝːdʒ'] a strong restless desire.
Synonyms
- itch
Antonyms
- refrain
- pull
Etymology
- urgeo (Latin)
4. urge
noun. ['ˈɝːdʒ'] an instinctive motive.
Synonyms
- Thanatos
- adience
- wanderlust
- need
- death wish
- itchy feet
- abience
- death instinct
- impulse
- motive
Antonyms
- abience
- attract
- criticize
- retreat
Etymology
- urgeo (Latin)
5. urge
verb. ['ˈɝːdʒ'] spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts.
Synonyms
- cheerlead
- inspire
- encourage
- pep up
- exhort
- root on
- urge on
- cheer
Antonyms
- discontinue
- persuade
- indicate
- nonpartisan
Etymology
- urgeo (Latin)