Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Urge.
How to pronounce urge:
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Urge - as a noun
An instinctive motive
Example: "Profound religious impulses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impulse11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motivation15motive11need5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Urge - as a verb
Force or impel in an indicated direction
Example: "I urged him to finish his studies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exhort16press7urge onHypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10counsel9rede5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Push for something
Example: "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on thanksgiving day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advocate14recommend16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
advise10propose11suggest9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I had a sudden urge to eat chocolate."
"She felt an overwhelming urge to run away."
"The urge to laugh was irresistible."
"His compulsive urge to gamble cost him a fortune."
"He resisted the urge to scream."
Word Game Points
Is URGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, urge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
URGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is URGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, urge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordURGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is URGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, urge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordURGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.