urge

Elementary

/ɜːrdʒ/

verb
Try earnestly to persuade or push someone to do something

urge in a sentence

  • “He urged her to apply for the scholarship.”
  • “He is continually urging reform.”
  • “The rescuers urged that we remain calm.”
  • “An editorial urging readers to vote.”

What does “urge” mean?

urge (verb) means try earnestly to persuade or push someone to do something. It is pronounced /ɜːrdʒ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "urge" mean?
urge (verb) means: Try earnestly to persuade or push someone to do something
How do you pronounce "urge"?
"urge" is pronounced /ɜːrdʒ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "urge" in a sentence?
Here is "urge" used in a sentence: He urged her to apply for the scholarship.

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