urge
gb/ˈɚd͡ʒ/ us/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
B1
English
~ 2400
sürget, felszólít, nyomatékosan tanácsol, késztetés, inger, vágy, hajt, buzdít, ösztökél
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to urge [someone] to [do something]
The doctor urged him to quit smoking immediately.
Az orvos nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta neki, hogy azonnal hagyja abba a dohányzást.
Environmental groups are urging the government to take stronger action on climate change.
A környezetvédelmi csoportok sürgetik a kormányt, hogy lépjen fel határozottabban az éghajlatváltozás ellen.
She urged her friend to apply for the job before the deadline.
Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
He urged the team to keep going despite the setback.
Learner examples
My teacher urged me to study for the test.
A tanárom nyomatékosan azt tanácsolta nekem, hogy tanuljak a dolgozatra.
The man urged his son to be careful.
A férfi nyomatékosan kérte a fiát, hogy legyen óvatos.
She urged me to eat more vegetables.
They urged people to stay inside during the storm.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'urge' with 'order'; 'urge' is a strong recommendation, not a command.
Meaning
strongly encourage someone
Collocations
urge caution
|urge action
|urge restraint
|urge reform
|urge someone forward
Synonyms
encourage (Less forceful or insistent than 'urge'.)
|
press (Implies persistent persuasion, sometimes with pressure.)
Antonyms
dissuade (Means to try to stop someone from doing something.)
Themes
communication
|persuasion
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try hard to make someone do something because you think it is important.
To strongly advise, recommend, or try to persuade someone to do something.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
feel an urge to [do something]
I had an irresistible urge to laugh during the meeting.
Az értekezlet alatt ellenállhatatlan nevetési ingerem támadt.
She felt a sudden urge to call her mother.
Hirtelen késztetést érzett arra, hogy felhívja az édesanyját.
He was fighting the urge to check his phone.
The urge to help was overwhelming.
Travelers often feel the urge to explore new places.
Learner examples
I have an urge to eat ice cream.
Nagyon vágyom egy fagyira.
He felt an urge to run.
Úgy érezte, futnia kell.
She has an urge to travel.
I feel an urge to read a book.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'urge' (countable noun) with 'urgency' (uncountable noun meaning importance or need for quick action).
Meaning
strong desire or impulse
Collocations
strong urge
|sudden urge
|irresistible urge
|urge to act
Synonyms
desire (A general wish for something; may be weaker or more abstract than 'urge'.)
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impulse (A sudden and often unplanned wish to act.)
Antonyms
aversion (A strong feeling of dislike that makes one avoid something.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something.
A strong inner feeling that pushes someone to act in a certain way.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to urge [someone/something] forward/on
The crowd urged the runners on toward the finish line.
A tömeg a célvonal felé buzdította a futókat.
He urged his horse forward through the rain.
Előre hajtotta a lovát az esőben.
Her ambition urged her on despite the difficulties.
Learner examples
The coach urged the players on.
Az edző tovább buzdította a játékosokat.
I urged my bike forward up the hill.
Minden erőmmel előre hajtottam a biciklimet a dombon felfelé.
She urged the dog on with treats.
Meaning
push or drive forward
Collocations
urge forward
|urge on
|urge ahead
Synonyms
spur (Often used figuratively for giving encouragement or motivation.)
|
push (More general; can refer to physical or figurative pushing.)
Antonyms
hold back (To prevent movement or progress.)
Themes
movement
|motivation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To push a person, animal, or thing forward, or encourage it to go faster.
To move or cause someone or something to move forward with determination or effort, either physically or figuratively.
Grammar
Dictionary form
urge
IPA
GB/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
US/ˈɚd͡ʒ/
Syllables & stress
urge (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (urge)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: urge
- Plural: urges
Verb
- Base: urge
- 3rd Person Singular: urges
- Present Participle: urging
- Past: urged
Word family
Expressions
fight the urge
1/fˈaɪt ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
resist a strong desire
To try hard not to do something you strongly want to do.
Examples
- He fought the urge to check his phone during the meeting.
- She fought the urge to laugh at the wrong moment.
resist the urge
1/ɹɪzˈɪst ðə ˈɚd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
refuse a strong desire
To not do something even though you really want to do it.
Examples
- I resisted the urge to eat another slice of cake.
- They resisted the urge to argue back.
urge on
1/ˈɚd͡ʒ ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
encourage to keep going
To encourage a person or animal to keep moving or trying harder.
Examples
- The fans urged on their team during the final minutes of the match.
- She urged on her friend as they climbed the steep hill.