urge

urge
1 verb (T)
1 to strongly advise someone to do something: urge sb to do sth: Brown urged her to reconsider her decision. | urge that: I urge that you read this report carefully.
2 formal to strongly suggest that something should be done: The UN has urged restraint in the current crisis. | urge sth on/upon sb: This course of action was urged upon us by all parties.
3 (always+ adv/prep) to make someone or something move by shouting, pushing them etc: urge sb/sth into/forward: Daniel urged the horses forward with a whip.
urge sb on phrasal verb (T) to encourage a person or animal to work harder, go faster etc: Urged on by the crowd, the Italian team scored two more goals. 2 noun (C) a strong wish or need: sexual urges | urge to do sth: I felt a sudden urge to scream.

Longman dictionary of contemporary English. 2004.

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