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Meaning of Urge
The primary meaning of the word "Urge" is to give someone a strong motivation or incentive to do something.
Definitions
- A strong desire or impulse to do something
- To give someone a strong motivation or incentive to do something
- To persuade or encourage someone strongly to do something
Etymology of Urge
The word "Urge" originates from the Old French word "urger", which is derived from the Latin word "urgere", meaning to drive or press
Historically, the word has been used to convey a sense of strong motivation, impulse, or persuasion, and has evolved to encompass a range of related meanings
Example Uses
- The smell of freshly baked cookies urged me to grab a snack
- She urged her team to work harder to meet the deadline
- The doctor urged the patient to quit smoking for the sake of their health
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discourage
deter
hinder
prevent
restrain
suppress
discourage
dissuade
advise against
caution
warn
deter
divert
distract
deflect
dampen
damp
depress
dishearten
demotivate
demoralize